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analogy

noun

A comparison that uses a relevant similarity to explain or understand something.

Explanatory comparison

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comparison parallel likeness

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elaboration

noun

An explanation that adds detail, or the process of developing an idea more fully.

Addition of explanatory detail

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expansion amplification development explanation enlargement refinement

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instructive

adjective

Providing a useful lesson or clearer understanding.

Providing understanding

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informative enlightening educational illuminating edifying explanatory

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