adj
explanatory
Explanatory (adj) means Intended to serve as an explanation.
adj
1
Intended to serve as an explanation.
2
Disposed to explain.
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Etymology
From Late Latin explānātōrius, from Latin explānāt-, past-participle stem of explānāre (“to explain”). Displaced Old English ġereclīċ.
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What is the meaning of explanatory?
"explanatory" (adj) means intended to serve as an explanation.
What are the different meanings of explanatory?
"explanatory" has 2 main meanings: 1. Intended to serve as an explanation; 2. Disposed to explain.