explanatory
gb/ɪksplˈænətˌɔɹi/ us/ɪksplˈænətˌɔɹi/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6400
Významy
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adjective
B2
property
1
serving to explain something
Giving extra information to help people understand something more easily.
Vzorec užití:
explanatory [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "explanatory" with "explainable." "Explanatory" describes something that gives an explanation (an explanatory video, an explanatory note), while "explainable" describes something that can be explained (an explainable mistake). Another mistake is using "explanatory" as a verb (*"He explanatory the rule"*), but it is only an adjective and must modify a noun ("explanatory rule" is also rare; more natural is "explanatory note about the rule").
Synonyma
clarifying (Emphasizes removing confusion; slightly more informal and dynamic than the neutral, descriptive tone of "explanatory".)
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illustrative (Suggests using examples or images to explain, while "explanatory" is broader and does not require examples.)
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explicatory (A more formal and much less common synonym, mostly used in academic or literary contexts.)
Antonyma
confusing (Describes something that makes understanding harder, the opposite of what is "explanatory" aims to do.)
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obscure (Suggests that something is hard to understand or not clearly expressed, in contrast with the clarity of "explanatory" material.)
Kolokace
explanatory note
|explanatory text
|explanatory video
|explanatory comment
|explanatory power
|explanatory variable
Témata
communication
|education
|academia
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The book includes explanatory notes at the end of each chapter.
- She made an explanatory video to show customers how the new app works.
- After the meeting, he sent an explanatory email to clear up the misunderstanding.
- The teacher added several explanatory comments in the margins of our essays.
- This graph is purely explanatory and not based on real data.
Učební příklady
- The guide has many explanatory pictures.
- Our teacher gave an explanatory handout before the test.
- I watched an explanatory video about how to use this software.
- The museum uses explanatory labels next to the paintings.
- He wrote an explanatory note to tell us why the train was late.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
explanatory
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈænətˌɔɹi/
US/ɪksplˈænətˌɔɹi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ex - plan - at - ory (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plan)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: explanatory
Příbuzná slova
Core family
explain
verb A2
explanation
noun A2
Related words
explainable
adjective
explainer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unexplainable
adjective
inexplicable
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
explicate
verb
explication
noun
Výrazy
explanatory memorandum
1/ɪksplˈænətˌɔɹi mˌɛmɚˈændəm/
fixed phrase
formal
official document explaining a proposal
A formal document that gives details and reasons to explain a new law, rule, or agreement.
Příklady
- The government published an explanatory memorandum alongside the draft bill.
- The treaty is accompanied by an explanatory memorandum for members of parliament.
explanatory note
1/ɪksplˈænətˌɔɹi nˈoʊt/
fixed phrase
short written explanation
A short piece of writing that gives more information to help someone understand something.
Příklady
- The company released an explanatory note to clarify the changes in the contract.
- Please attach an explanatory note if you submit the form late.
explanatory power
1/ɪksplˈænətˌɔɹi pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
ability of a theory to explain
The strength of a theory or model in making facts or results easy to understand.
Příklady
- The new model has greater explanatory power than the older one.
- Researchers praised the theory for its strong explanatory power across different cases.
explanatory text
1/ɪksplˈænətˌɔɹi tˈɛkst/
fixed phrase
written explanation in text form
Writing that gives information to help the reader understand a picture, chart, idea, or process.
Příklady
- Each diagram is followed by short explanatory text.
- The app includes explanatory text under each icon for new users.
explanatory variable
1/ɪksplˈænətˌɔɹi vˈɛɹiəbəl/
fixed phrase
technical
statistical variable that explains another
In statistics, a variable that is used to help explain or predict changes in another variable.
Příklady
- Age was used as an explanatory variable in the regression model.
- The researchers included income as an explanatory variable when studying health outcomes.
explanatory video
1/ɪksplˈænətˌɔɹi vˈɪdioʊ/
fixed phrase
video that explains something
A video made to help people understand a product, idea, or process.
Příklady
- We made an explanatory video to show users how to install the software.
- The museum website has an explanatory video about the history of the building.
for explanatory purposes
1/fɚ ɪksplˈænətˌɔɹi pˈɚpəsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
used only to help explain
Used only to make something easier to understand, not as a real or complete example.
Příklady
- The data shown here are for explanatory purposes only and do not represent actual customers.
- The diagram is simplified for explanatory purposes.