Definition of explanatory
: serving to explain
- explanatory notes
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Examples of explanatory in a Sentence
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 of explanatory from the Web
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The other new function, the @mention sticker, is even more self-explanatory.
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The Turnover is quickly followed by Cleanup (self-explanatory).
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Media maven Joanna Coles takes an explanatory swipe at dating and romance in Love Rules (Harper).
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Rosen, by the way, got an explanatory text from Mora before Mora said his piece on air but I’m told Rosen still was stunned by what his coach and neighbor said on TV.
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Additionally, the brand has also released two new carry-on styles: The Carry-On with Pocket and the Aluminum Edition, both of which are pretty self-explanatory.
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Before reaching the rail, there are explanatory videos in the queue, as well as an introduction of the racing characters (pirate, pharaoh, surfer girl, wizard and something called Team Trendy).
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Dennis was a finalist for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for a series of explanatory stories about the global financial crisis.
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The above gallery includes explanatory text about much of the panel's historical details.
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First Known Use of explanatory
1600
explanatory Synonyms
Synonyms
elucidative, exegetical (also exegetic), explanative, explicative, explicatory, expository, illuminative, illustrative, interpretative, interpretive;
EXPLANATORY Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of explanatory for English Language Learners
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: made or included in order to explain something
EXPLANATORY Defined for Kids
Definition of explanatory for Students
: giving explanation
- explanatory notes
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