explanandum

noun

ex·​pla·​nan·​dum

ˌekspləˈnandəm

plural explananda

-də

: a word or an expression whose meaning is to be explained

—used chiefly in philosophy

—contrasted with explanans

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter of explanandus, gerundive of explanare to explain, make plain or clear

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