It means "serving to explain or make clear" or "relating to explanation".
For example:
* "The book provides an explanatory note on the historical context."
* "She gave a clear and explanatory answer to the question."
It means "serving to explain or make clear" or "relating to explanation".
For example:
* "The book provides an explanatory note on the historical context."
* "She gave a clear and explanatory answer to the question."