explanative

adjective

ex·plan·a·tive ik-ˈspla-nə-tiv

: explanatory

explanatively adverb

an edition of Melville's novel that could use more explanative footnotes about whaling

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of explanative was in the 15th century

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“Explanative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/explanative. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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