explanatory
English
Etymology
From Late Latin explānātōrius, from Latin explānāt-, past-participle stem of explānāre (“to explain”). Displaced native Old English ġereclīċ.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ɪkˈsplanət(ə)ɹi/, /ɛkˈsplanət(ə)ɹi/
- (US) IPA(key): /ɪkˈsplanətɔːɹi/, /ɛkˈsplanətɔːɹi/
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Adjective
explanatory (comparative more explanatory, superlative most explanatory)
- Intended to serve as an explanation.
- Below the diagram is an explanatory text.
- (of a person) Disposed to explain.
Derived terms
- explanatorily
- explanatory fiction
- explanatory style
- self-explanatory
Translations
serving as an explanation
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