in·ex·plic·it

(ĭn′ĭk-splĭs′ĭt)

adj.

Not explicit; indefinite.

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inexplicit

(ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪsɪt)

adj

not explicit, clear, or precise; vague

ˌinexˈplicitly adv

ˌinexˈplicitness n

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in•ex•plic•it

(ˌɪn ɪkˈsplɪs ɪt)

adj.

not explicit or clear; not clearly stated.

[1795–1805; < Latin]

in`ex•plic′it•ly, adv.

in`ex•plic′it•ness, n.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.

inexplicit - implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; "an implicit agreement not to raise the subject"; "there was implicit criticism in his voice"; "anger was implicit in the argument"; "the oak is implicit in the acorn"

implicit

connotative - having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit

covert - secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; "covert actions by the CIA"; "covert funding for the rebels"

inexplicit

adjective

Liable to more than one interpretation:

ambiguous, cloudy, equivocal, nebulous, obscure, uncertain, unclear, vague.

Translations

inexplicit

adj → unklar, ungenau

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