Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: explanatory
IPA transcription: [ɪkspl'ænət,ɔɹi]
Pronunciations of explanatory
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: explanatory
    Meaning: serving or intended to explain or make clear; "explanatory notes"; "an explanatory paragraph"
Usage examples
  • The Inspector was explanatory.
  • Then Terry, wholly in his element, made a polite speech, with explanatory gestures, and proceeded to introduce us, with pointing finger.
  • His eye caught an explanatory note: the dividend on the preferred had been cut; the surplus was heavily reduced. His mind, searching rapidly over their business, fixed upon two marginal accounts--Jim Smith's and Waldron's.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Mom & Me & Mom, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Major depressive disorder, License CC BY-SA 4.0