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Explanation vs Homily - What's the difference?

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Explanation is a related term of homily.


As nouns the difference between explanation and homily

is that explanation is the act or process of explaining while homily is a sermon, especially concerning a practical matter.

explanation

English

(wikipedia explanation)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act or process of explaining.
    • The explanation was long and drawn-out.
  • Something that explains, makes understandable.
    • An explanation for each UFO sighting was easily found.
  • (euphemistic) An excuse, apologetic justification not based on enough evidence.
    • expense.

    Synonyms

    * (act or process of explaining) clarification, elucidation, elaboration

    Related terms

    * explain * explanatory * explicative * explicator * explicatory

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    homily

    English

    Noun

    (homilies)
  • A sermon, especially concerning a practical matter.
  • *
  • A moralizing lecture.
  • * Byron
    • As I have heard my father / Deal out in his long homilies .
  • A platitude.