explanatory
adjective/ɪkˈsplænəˌtɔri/
Frequency rank: #9,442 most common English word
Meaning
serving to explain or make something clear.
Example sentence
The teacher provided explanatory notes to help students understand the difficult concept.
Synonyms & related words
- clarifying
- descriptive
- illustrative
- informative
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