clearly-explained
|clear-ly-ex-plained|
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/ˈklɪrli ɪkˈspleɪnd/
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/ˈklɪəli ɪkˈspleɪnd/
(explain)
make clear
Etymology
Etymology Information
'explain' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'explanare,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'planare' meant 'to make level or smooth.'
Historical Evolution
'explanare' transformed into the Old French word 'expliquer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'explain' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something clear or smooth,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make something understandable.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
described or made understandable in a clear and detailed manner.
The instructions were clearly-explained, making the task easy to complete.
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Last updated: 2025/05/14 06:01