adj/ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi//ɛkˈsplæn.ə.t(ə)ɹi//ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ɔː.)ɹi/1Intended to serve as an explanation.Below the diagram is an explanatory text.2Disposed to explain.syn. epexegetic