clearly-stated
|clear-ly-stat-ed|
B2
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/ˈklɪrli ˈsteɪtɪd/
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/ˈklɪəli ˈsteɪtɪd/
explicit expression
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clearly-stated' originates from the combination of 'clear' and 'state', where 'clear' meant 'free from doubt' and 'state' meant 'express in words'.
Historical Evolution
'clearly-stated' evolved from the Middle English word 'cleer' and the Old French 'stater', eventually becoming the modern English phrase 'clearly-stated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'expressed without ambiguity', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expressed in a way that is easy to understand and leaves no room for confusion.
The instructions were clearly-stated, so everyone understood what to do.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 19:59