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Explanatory vs Illuminatory - What's the difference?

explanatory | illuminatory |

As adjectives the difference between explanatory and illuminatory

is that explanatory is intended to serve as an explanation while illuminatory is increasing informative qualities; explanatory.

explanatory

English

Adjective

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

    • illuminatory

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Increasing informative qualities; explanatory.