Explicit vs. Elicit — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Explicit and Elicit
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Explicit
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
The arrangement had not been made explicit
Elicit
To call forth, draw out, or provoke (a response or reaction, for example)
"Interrogators were reportedly frustrated by their inability to elicit useful information from him" (Jane Mayer).
Explicit
The closing words of a manuscript, early printed book, or chanted liturgical text.
Elicit
To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
Explicit
Fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied
Explicit approval.
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Elicit
To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.
Fred wished to elicit the time of the meeting from Jane.
Did you elicit a response?
Explicit
Fully developed or formulated
Has an explicit idea of what to say in the paper.
Elicit
To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason
Explicit
Forthright and unreserved in expression
They were explicit in their criticism.
Elicit
(obsolete) Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.
Explicit
Readily observable
An explicit sign of trouble.
Elicit
Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.
Explicit
Describing or portraying nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail.
Elicit
To draw out or entice forth; to bring to light; to bring out against the will; to deduce by reason or argument; as, to elicit truth by discussion.
Explicit
Very specific, clear, or detailed.
I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
Elicit
Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses);
Arouse pity
Raise a smile
Evoke sympathy
Explicit
(euphemism) Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.
The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.
Elicit
Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning);
We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant
Explicit
A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.
Elicit
Derive by reason;
Elicit a solution
Explicit
Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly stated; plain in language; open to the understanding; clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as, an explicit declaration. Opposite of implicit.
The language of the charter was too explicit to admit of a doubt.
Explicit
Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; - applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement.
Explicit
Precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication;
Explicit instructions
She made her wishes explicit
Explicit sexual scenes
Explicit
In accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
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