explanans

noun
ex·​pla·​nans | \ ekˈsplāˌnanz\
plural explanantia\ ˌekspləˈnanchēə \

Definition of explanans

: the meaning of a word or an expression used chiefly in philosophy contrasted with explanandum

History and Etymology for explanans

New Latin, from Latin, present participle of explanare

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