inexplicit
Americanadjective
adjective
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- inexplicitly adverb
- inexplicitness noun
Etymology
Origin of inexplicit
First recorded in 1795–1805, inexplicit is from the Latin word inexplicitus not straightforward. See in- 3, explicit
Example Sentences
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Wells called the old guard, the good liberals, the ones who speak in measured words and embrace reason, the "inexplicit men."
From Salon
In fact, Berry was intentionally inexplicit about anything Cleveland will do next week.
From Seattle Times
Its particular target at that particular church on that particular morning remains the gesture’s one inexplicit feature.
From Washington Post
But I hope we can agree that one of music’s virtues is that it’s ultimately inexplicit, leaving human beings free to pursue its secrets as they will.
From Los Angeles Times
But Ofcom said the comedy sketches "were inexplicit and consistent with the live, unpredictable format of this established charity programme".
From BBC
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