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explicitly

[/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/]
adverb
explicitamente
1. in a way that is clear, direct, and unambiguous; stated clearly and in detail
The teacher explicitly stated the rules of the exam.
O professor explicitamente declarou as regras do exame.
2. in a frank or open manner; without hiding or concealing information
She explicitly rejected the proposal during the meeting.
Ela explicitamente rejeitou a proposta durante a reunião.
Synonyms
clearlydirectlyplainlydistinctlyunambiguouslyoutright
Antonyms
implicitlyindirectlyvaguelyambiguouslyobscurely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicitamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
explicitamente
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

make something explicit - deixar algo explícito
spell it out explicitly - explicar algo de forma clara e detalhada
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