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Explanative Definition

ĭk-splănə-tĭv
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adjective
Explanatory.
American Heritage

That serves to explain; explanatory.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • interpretive
  • interpretative
  • illustrative
  • hermeneutical
  • hermeneutic
  • expository
  • expositive
  • explicative
  • explanatory
  • exegetic
  • elucidative

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