explanatory
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/ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/(UK)
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/ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/(UK) · /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/(UK) · /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ɔː.)ɹi/(US) · /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.t(ɔː.)ɹi/(US)
Definition of explanatory
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
adj
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Intended to serve as an explanation.
“Below the diagram is an explanatory text.”
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adj
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Intended to serve as an explanation.
“Below the diagram is an explanatory text.”
- Disposed to explain.
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Etymology
From Late Latin explānātōrius, from Latin explānāt-, past-participle stem of explānāre (“to explain”). Displaced Old English ġereclīċ.
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10 words7-letter words
31 words- APTERYX 19 pts
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6-letter words
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5-letter words
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- ATAXY 15 pts
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