Meanings
plural explorable explanations
- 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 & antonyms
nounA form of informational media that presents an interactive computer simulation of a given concept, along with guidance to the audience of learners.
Origin
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.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
explorable explanation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/explorable%20explanation
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