explicit point
[ɪkˈsplɪsɪt pɔɪnt]
noun phrasepl: explicit points
ponto explícito
1. A clearly stated or directly expressed idea, argument, or fact that is unambiguous and leaves no room for interpretation
The lawyer made an explicit point about the contract's terms during the meeting.
O advogado fez um ponto explícito sobre os termos do contrato durante a reunião.
2. In academic or technical contexts, a specific item or detail that is directly mentioned or clearly defined rather than implied
The researcher's explicit point was that the data contradicted previous findings.
O ponto explícito do pesquisador foi que os dados contradiziam achados anteriores.
3. A particular assertion or claim stated directly without suggestion or ambiguity
She made an explicit point that she disagreed with the proposal.
Ela deixou claro um ponto explícito de que discordava da proposta.
The phrase 'explicit point' is commonly used in academic, legal, and business contexts in both American and Brazilian English-speaking communities. In Brazil, it reflects the preference for direct communication in formal settings, while maintaining the same technical precision as in American English usage. The term is often employed when clarity and unambiguity are paramount, particularly in contracts, research papers, and official statements.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to make an explicit point
to drive home an explicit point
an explicit point of contention
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