Definition

The quality of being clear and detailed, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The explicitness of the instructions made it easy for everyone to understand what to do.

Conversation

I really appreciate the explicitness of that article we read yesterday.

Yeah, it made everything so much clearer.

I think having that level of explicitness is essential in writing.

Definitely! It helps avoid any confusion.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Explicitness → It is formed from "explicit" (from Latin "explicitus", meaning unfolded or clear) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "explicitness" refers to the quality of being clear and fully expressed without ambiguity.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'unfolded' and 'clear' — that's what explicitness means, the quality of being clear and straightforward.

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