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单词 explanatory
释义

explanatory

adjective

ex·​plan·​a·​to·​ry ik-ˈspla-nə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce explanatory (audio)
: serving to explain
explanatory notes
explanatorily
ik-ˌspla-nə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē How to pronounce explanatory (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • elucidative
  • exegetical
  • exegetic
  • explanative
  • explicative
  • explicatory
  • expositive
  • expository
  • illuminative
  • illustrative
  • interpretative
  • interpretive
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Example Sentences

There are explanatory notes at the front of the book. the explanatory section has as its heading “What the New Tax Changes Mean”
Recent Examples on the Web This tip is self-explanatory in and of itself: Use the PTO. Bryanne Degoede, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Frequent cuts to an explanatory map are more funny than informative. Darren Franich, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2022 To understand when a driver is to stop for a school bus, see explanatory maps on the city’s website at https://www.nridgeville.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=52GGG2&dasi=33A0 or call the city at 440-353-0819. Linda Gandee, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2022 The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy. Cora Lewis And Adriana Morga, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 From there, the band’s sound became self-explanatory. Josh Chesler, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2022 Some are more self-explanatory than others, while some require more steps: . Evan Hecht, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 The Art Institute deliberately included few explanatory labels, Clarke says, noting that Riley’s images require viewers’ full attention for their effect to emerge. Amy Crawford, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Aug. 2022 There’s so much jargon, and the things on TV aren’t necessarily explanatory or easy to watch. Jane Thier, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

explanatory

adjective

ex·​plan·​a·​to·​ry ik-ˈspla-nə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce explanatory (audio)
: giving explanation
explanatory notes

explanatory

adjective

as in explanative
serving to explain the explanatory section has as its heading "What the New Tax Changes Mean"

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • explanative
  • interpretative
  • interpretive
  • illustrative
  • illuminative
  • explicatory
  • expository
  • explicative
  • elucidative
  • expositive
  • analytic
  • exegetical
  • exegetic
  • discursive
  • analytical
  • demonstrative
  • exculpatory
  • exonerative
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