7
explanatory(adjective, interpretation)
6
elucidative(adjective, explanatory)
5
explicative(adjective, interpretation, explanatory)
5
expositive(adjective, explanatory)
5
expository(adjective, interpretation, descriptive)
5
illustrative(adjective, critical, expressive, graphic, explanatory)
3
demonstrative
3
exegetical
2
critical
2
descriptive
2
editorial
2
enlightening
2
explanative(adjective, explanatory)
2
interpretative
1
allegorical
1
annotative
1
clarifying
1
comparative
1
corroborative
1
declarative
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