What does explicitize mean?
Explicitize means (pragmatics) To make explicit.
Explicitize
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪˌtaɪz/ · verb
Meaning
(pragmatics) To make explicit.
Example Sentences
Very often it is completely unnecessary (and thus even disruptive) to explicitize exactly what one means.
One of the ways we explicitize our view of happiness is to talk about our view of a “successful life”.
It is not enough to merely explicitize tacit knowledge. Rather, tacit knowledge has to be put in some sort of system to be useful.
Synonyms for explicitize
Antonyms for explicitize
Related Words
Word Forms
- explicitizes
- explicitizing
- explicitized
- explicitise
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for explicitize?
Common synonyms include clarify, specify.
What is the opposite of explicitize?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use explicitize in a sentence?
Very often it is completely unnecessary (and thus even disruptive) to explicitize exactly what one means.
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