explanatory
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/
The English word “explanatory” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Intended to serve as an explanation.
- Disposed to explain.
Etymology
From Late Latin explānātōrius, from Latin explānāt-, past-participle stem of explānāre (“to explain”). Displaced Old English ġereclīċ.
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