COMMUNICATORY Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

communicatory

adjective

Definition of communicatory

as in explanatory

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Adjective

As the series continues, however, Kazan plays up the explanatory power of an incident from Cathy’s childhood.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
For a writer so given to cultural reference, intellectual genealogy, and various explanatory apparatuses, this failure of language is unexpectedly liberating to read.

— Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of explanatory

Adjective

In 2023, Nash saw the need for a more edifying and uplifting alternative.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
And yet the office—its smells and politics, its grievances petty, existential, or edifying—must have made an impression.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of edifying

Adjective

Verity is indisposed, and her husband, Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), is looking for someone to take over her series and come stay at their Vermont house and go through his wife’s copious notes and outlines.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
She has been incapacitated after a car accident but has left copious notes for the next book in a series.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of copious

Adjective

While Motor Decide helps identify the best motor technology pathway, Motor AI performs the detailed motor design work needed to bring those concepts to life, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
During evidence on Wednesday, Riel Karmy-Jones, the prosecution barrister, detailed allegations made by a total of six women, which have precipitated the seven charges against Brand.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of detailed

Adjective

As reported, Moncler reprised its Re/Icons project that celebrates archival pieces, first introduced in 2023, adding a comprehensive ready-to-wear collection — a first for the initiative.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
But the regulator said none has fully acknowledged past debanking decisions or created a comprehensive program to remediate affected customers.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

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