Definition

This word describes something that helps to explain or clarify a subject or idea.

Example

The teacher provided an explicative example to help the students understand the concept better.

Conversation

I found this article that is really explicative about the topic we discussed.

Oh, that sounds interesting! What does it cover?

It breaks down the concepts in a way that makes them easy to understand.

Nice! I could use something explicative like that for my project.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Explicative → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "plicare" (meaning to fold). The word "explicative" refers to something that unfolds or clarifies an idea or concept.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'unfolds' ('ex-') an idea or explanation — that's why explicative means to clarify or explain.

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