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explanatory vs explain

explain vs explanatory

explanatory is an adjective but explain is not an adjective.

explanatory is not a verb while explain is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
explanatory No Yes No No
explain No No Yes No
explanatory (adjective) explain (adjective)
serving or intended to explain or make clear
explanatory (verb) explain (verb)
make plain and comprehensible
define
serve as a reason or cause or justification of
Difference between explanatory and explain

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