Explicative
Pronunciation : Ex"pli*ca*tive
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. explicatif.]
Definition : Defn: Serving to unfold or explain; tending to lay open to the understanding; explanatory. Sir W. Hamilton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set: Includes: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, and The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder