explanatory

CEFRC1

/ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Giving information that makes something clear.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Disposed to explain.

Examples

  • Below the diagram is an explanatory text.

  • Is the drawing quite explanatory?

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Intended to serve as an explanation.

More examples

In context

  • Our astrological superiority is fairly self-explanatory.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The manual contained a helpful blank diagram showing how the engine works.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From Late Latin explānātōrius, from Latin explānāt-, past-participle stem of explānāre (“to explain”). Displaced Old English ġereclīċ.