convincing explanation
noun phraseUK /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
US /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
A clear reason that makes you believe something is true.
The teacher gave a convincing explanation for why the sky looks blue.
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2. A story that makes people trust what you say.
His convincing explanation made everyone stop worrying.
3. A clear answer that helps you understand why something happened.
She offered a convincing explanation for the missing cookies.
4. A reason strong enough to change someone's mind.
The scientist's convincing explanation changed how people thought about the problem.