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Synonyms

inexplicit

American  
[in-ik-splis-it] / ˌɪn ɪkˈsplɪs ɪt /

adjective

  1. not explicit or clear; not clearly stated.


inexplicit British  
/ ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪsɪt /

adjective

  1. not explicit, clear, or precise; vague

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Other Word Forms

  • 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