Definition

In a way that provides an explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher explained the concept explanatorily to help the students understand better.

Conversation

Did you understand the lecture today?

Not really, it was a bit confusing for me.

The professor explained things explanatorily, but I still struggled to catch everything.

I felt the same way! Maybe we can review the notes together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Explanatorily → It is formed from "explanare" (meaning to make clear or explain) and the suffix "-ory" (meaning relating to or characterized by), combined with the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "explanatorily" means in a manner that makes something clear or explains it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'making clear' ('explanare') and how the '-ory' relates to something that explains, plus '-ly' means in that way. So, when something is done explanatorily, it is done in a way that clarifies.

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