To make explicit
Example: The philosopher made explicit the underlying assumptions in her theory.
Definition
"To make explicit" means to clearly and directly express or reveal something that was previously implied, hidden, or not fully understood, especially in philosophical contexts where underlying assumptions or ideas are clarified.
Translations
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explicitar -
expliciet maken -
explicitar -
explicitement formuler -
explizit machen
Etymology
The phrase "to make explicit" combines the verb "make," from Old English "macian," meaning to create or cause, with "explicit," which derives from Latin "explicitus," meaning 'unfolded' or 'unrolled.' Did you know? The word "explicit" originally referred to the ending of a manuscript where the text was fully laid out.
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"To make explicit" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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