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explicitly

/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt.li/
ex · plic · it · ly
Adjective:explicit
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explicitly Lexical Profile

explicitly Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a clear, direct, and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion, doubt, or ambiguity.

Example

"The contract explicitly states that any late payments will incur an additional fee."

2

In an unreserved, graphic, or uncensored manner, especially regarding sensitive, intimate, or offensive material.

Example

"The documentary depicts the harsh realities of the medical crisis quite explicitly."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'explicitly' (stated clearly and directly) with 'implicitly' (implied or understood without being directly stated).

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• Nearby Words

explicable
explicably
explicit
explicitly
explicitness
explodable
explode

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'explicit' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Explicit' derives from the Latin 'explicitus', past participle of 'explicare', meaning 'to unfold' or 'to set forth clearly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Explicitly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/explicitly
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