explanatory meaning

UK US /ɪkˈsplænətɔri/ 5 syllables

explanatory (adjective): serving or intended to explain or make clear.

Definition of explanatory

  1. serving or intended to explain or make clear
    • explanatory notes
    • an explanatory paragraph

    Similar: instructive

    Related forms: explain

explanatory in a sentence

How to pronounce explanatory

explanatory is pronounced /ɪkˈsplænətɔri/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 23 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in RY · 11-letter words

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