1. in a manner that explains or makes something clear; by way of explanation
Usage: formal; less common than 'explanatorily'

Examples

• The teacher spoke explicatively, breaking down the complex theory into simple steps.
• He gestured explicatively while describing the accident to the police officer.
• The manual was written explicatively to help beginners understand the software.
• She added comments explicatively throughout the document to guide readers.
• The professor explained the concept explicatively using diagrams and examples.