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explanatory

[ik-splan-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ɪkˈsplæn əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
ADJECTIVE
descriptive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytical informative interpretive supplementary
WEAK
allegorical annotative critical declarative demonstrative diagrammatic discursive elucidatory enlightening exegetic exegetical explicative expositional expository graphic guiding hermeneutic illuminative illustrative informing instructive justifying summary
Antonyms
WEAK
confusing mysterious obscure perplexing puzzling vague

Example Sentences

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Maybe Roher believes this is what our increasingly gullible, truth-challenged citizenry needs from an explanatory doc: a flashy, kindhearted reminder that we’re the change we need to be.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

To be sure, the predictor is not a short-term market-timing tool; its greatest explanatory power exists at the 10-year horizon.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Peter’s animated explanatory journalism won the 2025 Lowell Thomas Award and his piece breaking down brain-reading implants won the 2024 Society for News Design Award of Excellence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

"We propose three explanatory hypotheses for discussion," says Güllich.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025

Lush illustrations and legends and blocks of explanatory text stuffed the margins.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs