Explanatory
Explanatory adjective - Serving to explain.
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Synonyms for Explanatory
Preparatory and explanatory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preparatory" instead an adjective "Explanatory".
Nearby Word: explanation
Preparatory
Preparatory adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.
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Synonyms for Preparatory
Explanatory and preparatory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explanatory" instead an adjective "Preparatory".
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