Explicative and Expressive

Explicative

Explicative adjective - Serving to explain.
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Expressive and explicative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expressive" instead an adjective "Explicative".

Expressive

Expressive adjective - Clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood).

Explicative and expressive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explicative" instead an adjective "Expressive".

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