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Meaning of explanatory
The primary meaning of the word "explanatory" is related to providing an explanation or clarification.
Etymology of explanatory
The word "explanatory" originates from the Latin words "explanare," meaning to make plain or clear, and the suffix "-ory," which forms an adjective indicating a purpose or function.
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe statements, texts, or actions that aim to clarify or interpret information.
Synonyms
elucidative
interpretive
descriptive
illustrative
explanatory
expository
explicatory
clarifying
illuminating
enlightening
informative
instructive
educational
edifying
expounding
demonstrative
annotative
glossarial
exegetical
hermeneutic
heuristic
didactic
pedagogic
explanatory
explicative
declarative
assertive
affirmative
confirmative
affirmative
declaratory
enunciative
enunciatory
expressive
communicative
revelatory
disclosive
expositional
expositive
interpretative
explicative
elucidatory
illuminative
instructive
edificatory
educative
enlightening
illuminating
descriptive
narrative
anecdotal
discursive
disquisitional
analytical
critical
explanatory
elucidatory
illustrative
figurative
metaphorical
allegorical
symbolic
emblematic
representative
typological
allusive
referential
annotational
glossarial
exegetical
hermeneutical
Definitions
- Intended to explain or describe something
- * Providing a clear and detailed explanation of something
Usage Examples
- The professor provided an explanatory note to help students understand the complex concept.
- * The documentary included explanatory footage to illustrate the scientific theory.
- * The company issued an explanatory statement to address the concerns of their customers.
Antonyms
obscure
ambiguous
vague
unclear
inexplicable
unexplained
mysterious
enigmatic
cryptic
secretive
uninformative
unenlightening
confusing
perplexing
baffling
puzzling
unclear
indefinite
indistinct
indeterminate
ambiguous
equivocal
unclear
opaque
impenetrable
incomprehensible
inexplicable
uninterpretable
enigmatic
mystifying
puzzling
perplexing
confusing
disorienting
misleading
deceptive
untruthful
dishonest
evasive
elusive
uncommunicative