nonexplanation

English

Etymology

non- +‎ explanation

Noun

nonexplanation (plural nonexplanations)

1. A supposed explanation that fails to explain.
   • 1996, Peg Sutherland, Queen of the Dixie Drive-In, page 169:

     Despite her stumbling nonexplanation, Tony began to understand what was in Carson's mind.

   • 2009, Victoria Wohl, Love among the Ruins, page 207:

     Instead of clear knowledge of its meaning, this gesture prompts a series of confused nonexplanations.