explanatory
Etymology

From Late Latin explānātōrius, from Latin , past-participle stem of explānāre.

Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/, /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/
  • (America) IPA: /ɪkˈsplæn.ə.tɔː.ɹi/, /ɛkˈsplæn.ə.tɔː.ɹi/
Adjective

explanatory

  1. Intended to serve as an explanation.
    Below the diagram is an explanatory text.
  2. (of a person) Disposed to explain.
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