To make explicit
Example: Philosophers strive to make explicit the underlying assumptions of arguments.
Definition
"To make explicit" means to clearly and directly express or reveal something that was previously implicit, hidden, or vague. In philosophy, it involves articulating underlying assumptions, ideas, or meanings so that they are fully understood and unambiguous.
Translations
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explicitar -
explliciet maken -
explicitar -
explicit -
explizit machen
Etymology
The phrase "to make explicit" combines the verb 'make' with the adjective 'explicit,' which comes from the Latin 'explicitus,' meaning 'unfolded' or 'clearly expressed.' Did you know? 'Explicit' originally referred to the end of a manuscript, where the text is clearly finished and fully revealed, much like how to make explicit means to fully clarify something.
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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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