explanatory
Translation
explanatory
Examples
The book has explanatory notes.
The book has explanatory notes.
He made an explanatory gesture.
He made an explanatory gesture.
Grammar Patterns
explanatory ((noun)) used before a noun The manual includes an explanatory diagram.
Similar Words
Synonyms: descriptive, illustrative, informative
Etymology
From the verb 'explain' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-atory', meaning 'serving for'.
Memory Tips
Describes something that serves to 'explain'. An 'explanatory note' is a note for explaining.