explicitly — in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/
Example Sentences
- My mom explicitly told me to clean my room, but I'm still pretending I didn't hear her
- The contract explicitly states that you cannot bring your pet dinosaur to work
- The instructions explicitly warn users not to use the microwave as a pet dryer
explicitly
ADVERB[/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/]
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
State it explicitly, they'll believe definitely and act immediately!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin explicitus, the past participle of explicare, meaning 'unfolded' or 'clearly revealed'. The word combines the sense of unfolding or spreading out with the notion of making something manifest or clear, as if opening a folded surface to display its contents fully.
Breakdown
ex- (out, away) + -plicare (to fold) → literally 'unfolded'. The -ly suffix transforms the adjective into an adverb, modifying how something is done or stated with clarity and full disclosure.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom explicitly told me to clean my room, but I'm still pretending I didn't hear her”
“The contract explicitly states that you cannot bring your pet dinosaur to work”
“The instructions explicitly warn users not to use the microwave as a pet dryer”
“The law explicitly prohibits smoking in public places”
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