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Grammar : Adj
Spell : ek-spli-key-tiv, ik-splik-uh-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛk splɪˌkeɪ tɪv, ɪkˈsplɪk ə tɪv



Definition of explicatory

Origin :
  • 1640s, "having the function of explaining," from Latin explicativus, from explicare (see explicit). As a noun, from 1775.
  • As in elucidative : adj explanatory
  • As in exegetic : adj explanatory
  • As in explanative : adj explanatory
  • As in explicative : adj explanatory
  • As in expositive : adj explanatory
  • As in expository : adj descriptive
  • As in illustrative : adj explanatory

Synonyms for explicatory

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