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- [in-ik-splis-it]
- /ˌɪn ɪkˈsplɪs ɪt/
- /ˌɪ.nɪks.ˈplɪ.sɪt/
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- [in-ik-splis-it]
- /ˌɪn ɪkˈsplɪs ɪt/
Definitions of inexplicit word
- adjective inexplicit not explicit or clear; not clearly stated. 1
- noun inexplicit Not definitely or clearly expressed or explained. 1
- adjective inexplicit not explicit, clear, or precise; vague 0
- adjective inexplicit not explicit; vague; indefinite; general 0
- adjective inexplicit Not explicit. 0
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Origin of inexplicit
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805, inexplicit is from the Latin word inexplicitus not straightforward. See in-3, explicit
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Parts of speech for Inexplicit
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inexplicit popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
inexplicit usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inexplicit
adj inexplicit
- cloudy — If it is cloudy, there are a lot of clouds in the sky.
- cryptic — A cryptic remark or message contains a hidden meaning or is difficult to understand.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dubious — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- inconclusive — not conclusive; not resolving fully all doubts or questions: inconclusive evidence.
adjective inexplicit
- imprecise — not precise; not exact; vague or ill-defined.
- hazy — characterized by the presence of haze; misty: hazy weather.
- sketchy — like a sketch; giving only outlines or essentials. Synonyms: cursory, rough, meager, crude.
- indistinct — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
- impressionistic — a person who follows or adheres to the theories, methods, and practices of impressionism, especially in the fields of painting, music, or literature.
Antonyms for inexplicit
adjective inexplicit
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
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