explanandum
noun
ex·pla·nan·dum
\ˌekspləˈnandəm\
Definition of explanandum
explananda
\-də\: a word or an expression whose meaning is to be explained —used chiefly in philosophy —contrasted with explanans
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Origin and Etymology of explanandum
New Latin, from Latin, neuter of explanandus, gerundive of explanare to explain, make plain or clear
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