explicitly-given
|ex-pli-cit-ly-giv-en|
B2
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli ˈɡɪvən/
clearly provided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'explicitly-given' originates from the combination of 'explicitly' and 'given', where 'explicitly' is derived from Latin 'explicitus', meaning 'unfolded', and 'given' is from Old English 'giefan', meaning 'to bestow'.
Historical Evolution
'explicitly-given' combines the adverb 'explicitly' and the past participle 'given' to form a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'explicitly' meant 'unfolded or clear', and 'given' meant 'bestowed'. Together, they evolved to mean 'clearly provided'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
clearly and directly provided or stated.
The instructions were explicitly-given to avoid any confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 04:37