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explorable explanation

explorable explanation noun: a form of informational media that presents an interactive computer simulation of a given concept, along with guidance to the audience of learners.

Noun

explorable explanation (plural explorable explanations)

  1. A form of informational media that presents an interactive computer simulation of a given concept, along with guidance to the audience of learners.
    Synonyms:
    explorable

Synonyms of explorable explanation

Forms of explorable explanation

pluralexplorable explanations

Origin of explorable explanation

The term was first used in passing by Peter Brusilovsky in a 1994 paper, but only entered common use in 2011 with the publication of an essay by Bret Victor.

Questions about explorable explanation

What does explorable explanation mean?
Explorable explanation means a form of informational media that presents an interactive computer simulation of a given concept, along with guidance to the audience of learners.
What part of speech is explorable explanation?
Explorable explanation is a noun.
What is the plural of explorable explanation?
The plural of explorable explanation is explorable explanations.

Words near explorable explanation in the dictionary

  1. exploiture
  2. exploitures
  3. exploity
  4. explorability
  5. explorable
  6. explorable explanation
  7. explorable explanations
  8. explorables
  9. explorably
  10. explorate
  11. exploration

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