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(ex-plic-it-ly) 4 syllables

Definition

adverb. in a clear and detailed manner.

Example Sentence

The teacher explicitly stated that papers should be stacked neatly.

More Example Sentences

She explained the rules explicitly to the team.

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Rhymes

  • explicitly
  • illicitly
  • implicitly
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