CEFR B1

explanatory

adjective

Meaning

Serving to explain or make something clear.

Examples

The manual included an explanatory diagram to help with assembly.
He provided an explanatory statement to justify his absence.

Synonyms: clear, informative, descriptive, illuminating

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explanatory (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsplænəˌtɔːri/

Definition

Serving to explain or make something clear.

Examples

The manual included an explanatory diagram to help with assembly.
He provided an explanatory statement to justify his absence.
The website has an explanatory section detailing the research methodology.

Synonyms of explanatory

Words with a similar meaning to explanatory:

clear
informative
descriptive
illuminating

Antonyms of explanatory

Words with the opposite meaning to explanatory:

confusing
obscure

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