esplicativi
Esplicativi is the plural form of the Italian adjective esplicativo, used to refer to elements that provide explanation or clarification within discourse. In grammar and linguistics, esplicativi describe devices, words, or constructions that restate, specify, or elaborate a prior idea, making a statement more explicit for the listener or reader. They are often treated as a subclass of discourse markers or connectives.
The term derives from the Latin explicativus, based on explicare, to explain. In Italian analysis, esplicativi
Esplicativi commonly appear as specific connectives or phrases. Typical instances include cioè, ossia, vale a dire,
In insegnamento della grammatica italiana e nello studio della retorica, gli esplicativi sono strumenti utili per
Connettivi esplicativi, enunciati esplicativi, marcatori discorsivi, esplicazione semantica.