Explicitar
Example: O professor precisou explicitar as regras para evitar confusões.
Definition
"Explicitar" means to make something clear and explicit, especially by stating or explaining it in detail. In philosophy, it refers to the act of clarifying concepts or rules to avoid misunderstandings, as in the example where a teacher needed to clarify the rules to prevent confusion.
Etymology
The word "explicitar" comes from the Latin verb 'explicare,' meaning to unfold or explain. It entered Portuguese with the sense of making something explicit or clear. Did you know? The root 'plicare' means to fold, so 'explicitar' literally means to unfold ideas for better understanding.
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