explicitly-returned
|ex-pli-cit-ly-re-turned|
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/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli rɪˈtɜrnd/
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/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli rɪˈtɜːnd/
clearly sent back
Etymology
'explicitly-returned' originates from the combination of 'explicitly' and 'returned'. 'Explicitly' comes from Latin 'explicitus', meaning 'unfolded', and 'returned' from Latin 'retornare', meaning 'to turn back'.
'Explicitly' evolved from the Latin 'explicitus' through Old French 'explicite', and 'returned' from Latin 'retornare' through Old French 'retourner'.
Initially, 'explicitly' meant 'unfolded or clear', and 'returned' meant 'to turn back'. Together, they convey the idea of something being clearly sent back.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
clearly and directly given back or sent back.
The package was explicitly-returned to the sender.
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Last updated: 2025/07/20 10:09