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English
Etymology
From Late Latin explānātōrius, from Latin explānāt-, past-participle stem of explānāre (“to explain”). Displaced native Old English ġereclīċ.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/, /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/
- (US) IPA(key): /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.tɔː.ɹi/, /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.tɔː.ɹi/
Adjective
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.
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Translations
serving as an explanation