Thesaurus results for EXPLICATORY

explicatory

adjective

ek-ˈspli-kə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of explicatory

as in interpretive

serving to explain most of the medical film's voice-over narration consists of explicatory remarks on the images being shown

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Recent Examples of explicatory But Reichardt has no interest in the kind of conventional storytelling that requires clues and revelations building to an explicatory conclusion. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2019

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Other activities at this state park include camping, picnic tables with grills, a playground, a reservable shelter, and interpretive nature programs offered from Memorial Day until Labor Day.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
During longer waits for a table—more than 2 hours on some weekends—visitors are encouraged to walk around the property, which is lined with hiking trails and dotted with interpretive displays on the Winnebago people.

— Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 26 July 2026

Definition of interpretive

Adjective

The nonprofit is dedicated to promoting forest conservation efforts through exhibits, with interpretative trails around the site that venture through lush forest canopies.

— Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
When subtle interpretative differences compound over months and miles, your original vision becomes unrecognizable on the front lines.

— Peter Ross, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of interpretative

Adjective

One illustrative example of Missouri’s disconnect between policy and politicians came from rural Taney County, a Republican stronghold along the state’s southern border with Arkansas that includes Branson.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Marcus Rashford’s acquisition in January 2025 served as an illustrative example.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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