explanative

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ik-ˈspla-nə-tiv\
- /eksplˈanətˌɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ik-ˈspla-nə-tiv\

Definition of explanative word

noun explanative That serves to explain; explanatory. 1

Just one definition for explanative

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Parts of speech for Explanative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Explanative

explanative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

explanative usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for explanative

adjective explanative

annotative — to supply with critical or explanatory notes; comment upon in notes: to annotate the works of Shakespeare.
clarifying — to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.
elucidative — Explanatory, clarifying; that serves to elucidate.
exegetic — Of or pertaining to exegesis; explanatory.
exegetical — Of or relating to exegesis.

All 13 Synonyms of explanative

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