sensibleexplanation
nounUK /ˈsɛnsɪbəl ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
US /ˈsɛnsəbəl ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
A clear and smart answer that helps you understand something.
The teacher gave a sensibleexplanation of why the sky is blue.
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2. A practical reason given to justify a decision.
Her sensibleexplanation convinced the team to change the plan.
3. A straightforward description that makes a confusing idea easy.
The manual offered a sensibleexplanation of how the machine works.
4. A calm and thoughtful response to a question.
He offered a sensibleexplanation instead of getting upset.