as in interpretative
serving to explain
most of the medical film's voice-over narration consists of explicatory remarks on the images being shown
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Recent Examples of explicatory
But Reichardt has no interest in the kind of conventional storytelling that requires clues and revelations building to an explicatory conclusion.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2019
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explicatory
illustrative
Adjective
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Hypothetical examples have been provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The book marks the second in Barnett's retelling releases, following 2022's The Three Billy Goats Gruff, which featured illustrative work from Jon Klassen and became a bestseller.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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“Explicatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explicatory. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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