inexplicit

[ in-ik-splis-it ]
/ ˌɪn ɪkˈsplɪs ɪt /
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adjective

not explicit or clear; not clearly stated.

Origin of inexplicit

First recorded in 1795–1805, inexplicit is from the Latin word inexplicitus not straightforward. See in-3, explicit

OTHER WORDS FROM inexplicit

in·ex·plic·it·ly, adverb in·ex·plic·it·ness, noun

Words nearby inexplicit

inexperienced, inexpert, inexpiable, inexplainable, inexplicable, inexplicit, inexplosive, inexpressible, inexpressive, inexpugnable, inexpungible

Words related to inexplicit

cloudy, cryptic, doubtful, dubious, enigmatic, equivocal, inconclusive, indefinite, indeterminate, muddy, nebulous, obscure, opaque, puzzling, questionable, tenebrous, uncertain, unclear, unintelligible, vague

Example sentences from the Web for inexplicit

  • It resolves itself, therefore, into his inexplicit letter to a committee of Congress.

    The Life of Albert Gallatin |Henry Adams

  • Then, when finally my letter did arrive, it was inexplicit, and I had either to go to London myself or write again.

    The Tower of Oblivion |Oliver Onions

  • The continued flurry of my feelings doubtless made this a very confused and inexplicit document; but I could do no better.

    Jack Hinton |Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for inexplicit

inexplicit
/ (ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪsɪt) /

adjective

not explicit, clear, or precise; vague

Derived forms of inexplicit

inexplicitly, adverb inexplicitness, noun