Explanatoriness

/ɪkˌsplænəˈtɔrinəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or characteristic of being explanatory; the degree to which something serves to explain or clarify.

Etymology

From explanatory + -ness suffix. Creates an abstract noun expressing the quality of explaining.

Kelly Says

This wonderfully baroque noun captures the essence of what makes good teaching—high 'explanatoriness' means every word earns its place by clarifying rather than confusing.

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