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explicitly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly means: In a clear and direct way that leaves no doubt about what is meant.

adverb

CLEARLYB2

In a clear and direct way that leaves no doubt about what is meant.

  • She explicitly asked for help.
  • The rules explicitly forbid smoking indoors.
  • Did he explicitly say that you could leave?

Similar words: clearly, directly, expressly

Opposites: implicitly

Common phrases: explicitly state something, explicitly mention something, explicitly forbid something, explicitly require something

Questions about explicitly

What does explicitly mean?

In a clear and direct way that leaves no doubt about what is meant.

What is explicitly in other languages?

Türkçe: açıkça · Español: explícitamente · Français: explicitement · Deutsch: ausdrücklich · Italiano: esplicitamente · 日本語: 明確に

How do you pronounce explicitly?

It is pronounced /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/.

How do you use explicitly in a sentence?

She explicitly asked for help. The rules explicitly forbid smoking indoors.

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