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)

  1. Intended to serve as an explanation.
    Below the diagram is an explanatory text.
  2. (of a person) Disposed to explain.

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