Expliciteren
Example: De filosoof moest zijn argumenten duidelijk expliciteren tijdens het debat.
Definition
"Expliciteren" means to make something clear or explicit, especially ideas or arguments, by explaining them in detail. It involves clarifying and elaborating on thoughts to ensure they are fully understood, particularly in philosophical discussions or debates.
Etymology
The word "expliciteren" comes from the Latin verb 'explicare', meaning 'to unfold' or 'to explain'. It entered Dutch as 'expliciteren', following a pattern of scholarly terms used to describe the act of making something explicit or clear. Did you know? The root 'plicare' means 'to fold', so expliciteren literally means 'to unfold' an idea.
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"Expliciteren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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