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dependable explanation

[dih-PEN-duh-bul ek-SPLA-NAY-shun]
noun phrasefemininepl: dependable explanations / explicações confiáveis
explicação confiável
1. A clear and trustworthy account or clarification of something that can be relied upon for accuracy and truthfulness
The scientist provided a dependable explanation for the experimental results.
O cientista forneceu uma explicação confiável para os resultados experimentais.
2. A reliable and consistent explanation that proves itself worthy of trust through evidence or prior credibility
We need a dependable explanation before we make any decisions.
Precisamos de uma explicação confiável antes de tomar qualquer decisão.
Synonyms
reliable explanationtrustworthy explanationcredible explanationsound explanationcoherent explanation
Antonyms
unreliable explanationdubious explanationquestionable explanationvague explanationmisleading explanation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicação confiável
Most commonly used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
explicação segura
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred in business contexts
Portugal
explicação fidedigna
More formal alternative used in academic and professional settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

to hold water - to be dependable and convincing
to stand up - to remain dependable under scrutiny
to make sense - to provide a dependable explanation
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