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Explanatory vs Interpretative - What's the difference?

explanatory | interpretative |

As adjectives the difference between explanatory and interpretative

is that explanatory is intended to serve as an explanation while interpretative is marked by interpretation.

explanatory

English

Adjective

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

    • interpretative

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked by interpretation.

    • Synonyms

    * interpretive ----