"explanandum" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: explananda [plural]
Etymology: From Latin explanandum. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|explanandum}} Latin explanandum Head templates: {{en-noun|explananda}} explanandum (plural explananda)
  1. That which is to be explained (cf. explanans). Related terms: explicandum
    Sense id: en-explanandum-en-noun-HqRv591h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

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