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/
Audio (US) (file)
Adjective[edit]
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[edit]
Translations[edit]
serving as an explanation
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