plainexplanation
nounUK /pleɪn ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
US /pleɪn ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
A plain explanation is when you tell someone about something in a very simple way that is easy to understand.
The teacher gave a plain explanation of how plants grow so everyone could follow along.
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2. An explanation that uses no hard words or fancy language.
Grandpa's plain explanation of the engine made sense even to me.
3. An explanation that tells the truth in a direct way without hiding anything.
She wanted a plain explanation of why the trip was cancelled.
4. A short, basic account of how something works.
The manual begins with a plain explanation of the buttons on the remote.