Explicitly
Example: The treaty explicitly stated the terms agreed upon by both nations.
Definition
"Explicitly" is an adverb used to describe something stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. For example, in the phrase 'The treaty explicitly stated the terms agreed upon by both nations,' it emphasizes clear and direct communication of the terms.
Etymology
The word "explicitly" derives from the Latin word 'explicitus,' meaning 'unfolded' or 'unrolled.' It evolved through Old French and Middle English to represent something fully and clearly expressed. Did you know? The root 'explicitus' originally referred to the end of a manuscript, where the text was fully laid out.
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"Explicitly" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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