Explicitar
Example: É importante explicitar os critérios usados na avaliação final.
Definition
"Explicitar" means to make something clear and explicit by stating or explaining it directly, often used in contexts where clarity of criteria, rules, or intentions is necessary, such as in final evaluations or instructions.
Etymology
The word "explicitar" comes from the Latin verb 'explicitare,' which means to unfold or make clear. It is related to the English word 'explicit,' both sharing the root 'explic-', meaning to explain or make plain. Did you know that "explicitar" is rarely used in English but is quite common in Portuguese for emphasizing clarity?
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