Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
explanatory power
noun
ɪkˌsplænəˌtɔːri ˈpaʊər
Definition
The ability of a theory or model to effectively clarify, define, or illuminate a particular phenomenon or set of observations.
Examples
- The explanatory power of the theory was confirmed by the experimental results.
- Scientists often seek models with high explanatory power to better understand complex systems.
- While the model’s predictive accuracy is high, its explanatory power is limited.
Meaning
Explanatory power refers to how well a hypothesis or theory can account for, describe, or make sense of specific data or occurrences within a context.
Synonyms
- clarifying ability
- interpretive strength
- descriptive capacity
