Explicitar
Example: Ele precisou explicitar suas intenções durante a reunião importante.
Definition
"Explicitar" means to make something clear or explicit, especially by clearly expressing ideas or intentions. In philosophy, it involves articulating thoughts or concepts that might otherwise remain implicit or vague, as in the example where one clarifies intentions during an important meeting.
Etymology
The word "explicitar" comes from the Latin verb 'explicitare,' which means to unfold or explain in detail. It combines 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'plicare' meaning 'to fold.' Did you know that the root 'plicare' also appears in the English word 'complicate,' showing how unfolding or folding relates to clarity and complexity?
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