explicit

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/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/

adj 2noun 1phrase 1

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

be | become

make sth, render sth

The teacher rendered the rules explicit so that all students understood exactly what was expected.

ADV

highly

The documentary was highly explicit about the dangers of smoking during pregnancy.

absolutely, fully, quite

The teacher was absolutely explicit about the deadline for submitting homework assignments.

increasingly | fairly, relatively | sufficiently | sexually

PREP

about

The teacher was explicit about what she expected from her students on the final exam.

as to

The teacher wasn't explicit as to which chapters would be on the final exam.

Definitions

adj

Very specific, clear, or detailed.

I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.

If the task is indeed a difficult one, it may be worthwhile to attempt an explicit statement as to those aspects of the endeavor that appear to have the greatest importance for success or failure.

Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic through clear and direct expressions.

The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.

Cerberus Scientist: I'm sorry, sir. None of Normandy's surveillance feeds have been responding since Shepard went rogue. Illusive Man: I want it back. Retry the remote lockdown protocols. Cerberus Scientist: After our last attempt, EDI flooded our server with seven zettabytes of explicit images. I think she was making a joke.

noun

The final few words of a text.

phrase

Used at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable

expressed

adjective — in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term

denotative

Antonyms

implicit
inexplicit

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.

Wiktionary

If the task is indeed a difficult one, it may be worthwhile to attempt an explicit statement as to those aspects of the endeavor that appear to have the greatest importance for success or failure.

Wiktionary

The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.

Wiktionary

I gave you explicit instructions not to touch anything.

Tatoeba · #252750

He was explicit in his instruction.

Tatoeba · #286469

He was explicit on the point.

Tatoeba · #291183

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, explicit is marked as obsolete, euphemistic. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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