explicitly
adverb
Simple meaning
Clearly and directly, leaving no doubt about what is meant.
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ɪkspˈlɪsətli
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adverb
In an explicit manner
“In his foreword Professor Clark puts it explicitly.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable.
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Sense: in an explicit manner
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