Analytic
Analytic adjective - According to the rules of logic.
Explanative and analytic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Explanative" instead an adjective "Analytic".
Explanative
Explanative adjective - Serving to explain.
Usage example: an edition of Melville's novel that could use more explanative footnotes about whaling
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Synonyms for Explanative
Analytic and explanative are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Analytic" instead an adjective "Explanative".
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