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explanatory | explanatorily |

As an adjective explanatory

is intended to serve as an explanation.

As an adverb explanatorily is

with regard to explanatory power.

explanatory

English

Adjective

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

    • explanatorily

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • With regard to explanatory power
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