"unexplanatory" meaning in All languages combined

See unexplanatory on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more unexplanatory [comparative], most unexplanatory [superlative]
Etymology: un- + explanatory Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|explanatory}} un- + explanatory Head templates: {{en-adj}} unexplanatory (comparative more unexplanatory, superlative most unexplanatory)
  1. Not explanatory; failing to offer a (good or coherent) explanation.
    Sense id: en-unexplanatory-en-adj-rcDv5D-D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un-

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