"unexplanatory" meaning in All languages combined

See unexplanatory on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more unexplanatory [comparative], most unexplanatory [superlative]
Etymology: From 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.
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