Meaning of explicit in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   explicit

   Definitions

   1. in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term

   Synonyms

   • literal

2. Qualitative Adjective

   explicit

   Etymology

   early 17th century (as an adjective): from French explicite or Latin explicitus, past participle of explicare‘unfold’ (see explicate)

   Definitions

   1. precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable

   Examples

   • « leaving nothing to implication »
   • « explicit instructions »
   • « she made her wishes explicit »
   • « explicit sexual scenes »

   Synonyms

   • declared
   • stated
   • definitive
   • unequivocal
   • express
   • graphic
   • hard-core
   • hardcore

   Antonyms

   • implicit
   • inexplicit

See also

• definite
• denotative
• overt
• unequivocal