explanatory

adjective
UK: /ɪkˈsplænətɔːri/
US: /ɪkˈsplænətɔːri/

  1. Providing an explanation; serving to explain.

    1. The teacher gave an explanatory speech to the students about behavior.
    2. The document includes an explanatory note clarifying the new regulations regarding data privacy.

  2. Offering reasons or justifications.

    1. He wrote an explanatory letter after his unexpected absence.
    2. The company issued an explanatory statement to address concerns about the product recall.

Synonyms

descriptive expository clarifying

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The word "explanatory" in English means: Providing an explanation; serving to explain., Offering reasons or justifications..

The phonetic transcription of "explanatory" is /ɪkˈsplænətɔːri/ in British English and /ɪkˈsplænətɔːri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "explanatory": descriptive, expository, clarifying.

Example usage of "explanatory": "The teacher gave an explanatory speech to the students about behavior.". More examples on the page.