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inexplicit

adjective in·ex·plic·it \ˌi-nik-ˈspli-sət\

Definition of INEXPLICIT

: not explicit

First Known Use of INEXPLICIT

circa 1812

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Synonyms: fuzzy, indefinite, vague, muzzy, unclear

Antonyms: clear, definite, explicit, specific

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