Example: Philosophers strive to make explicit the underlying assumptions clearly.
Definition
"To make explicit" means to clearly express or state something that was previously implied or hidden, ensuring that all details and assumptions are fully understood and unambiguous. Philosophers strive to make explicit the underlying assumptions clearly for better analysis and discussion.
The phrase "to make explicit" combines the verb 'make,' meaning to create or cause, with 'explicit,' derived from the Latin 'explicitus,' meaning 'unfolded' or 'clearly expressed.' Did you know? The Latin root comes from 'explicare,' which literally means 'to unfold,' highlighting the idea of revealing something hidden.
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"To make explicit" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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