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explanatory

exp·la·na·tory

UK/ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/ US/ɛkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

serving or intended to explain or make clear

  • “explanatory notes”
  • “an explanatory paragraph”
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Origin

From Late Latin explānātōrius, from Latin explānāt-, past-participle stem of explānāre (“to explain”). Displaced Old English ġereclīċ.

Phrases

  • explanatory dictionary
  • explanatory fiction
  • explanatory style

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