Definition

Not clearly expressed or defined; vague or ambiguous.

Example

The instructions were inexplicit, leaving many students confused about what to do.

Conversation

Did you understand the teacher's instructions for the project?

Not really, they were a bit inexplicit for me.

Yeah, I thought the same; it left a lot of things unclear.

Exactly! I wish they would just be more straightforward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inexplicit is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "explicitus" (from Latin, meaning unfolded or clear). The word means not clearly expressed or not fully unfolded in meaning.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being added to 'clear' ('explicitus') — this helps you remember that 'inexplicit' means something that is not clearly expressed.

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