Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To state or express something in a clear and direct manner, leaving no ambiguity.
Explicitly
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The visiting doctor diagnosed Shigematsu's case quite explicitly as radiation sickness.
Claire explicitly stated her reasons for leaving the company.
The rules were explicitly outlined in the employee handbook.
Etymology:
Originated from the Latin word explicitus, meaning unfolded, which is the past participle of explicare. Adapted into French as explicite before entering English in the 17th century.
Usage Statistics:
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