explanatory

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/, /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.tɔː.ɹi/, /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.tɔː.ɹi/
    • (file)

Adjective[edit]

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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