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Explicit vs. Expressly — What's the Difference?

Explicit vs. Expressly — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Explicit and Expressly

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Explicit

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
The arrangement had not been made explicit

Expressly

In an express or a definite manner; explicitly
I expressly ordered the visitor to leave.

Explicit

The closing words of a manuscript, early printed book, or chanted liturgical text.

Expressly

Especially; particularly
Tools designed expressly for left-handed workers.

Explicit

Fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied
Explicit approval.
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Expressly

In an express or explicit manner.
We were expressly permitted to use the building.

Explicit

Fully developed or formulated
Has an explicit idea of what to say in the paper.

Expressly

Exclusively.

Explicit

Forthright and unreserved in expression
They were explicit in their criticism.

Expressly

In an express manner; in direct terms; with distinct purpose; particularly; as, a book written expressly for the young.
The word of the Lord came expressly unto Ezekiel.
I am sent expressly to your lordship.

Explicit

Readily observable
An explicit sign of trouble.

Expressly

For the express purpose;
She needs the money expressly for her patients

Explicit

Describing or portraying nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail.

Expressly

In an explicit manner;
He stated expressly that the needed the money by tomorrow

Explicit

Very specific, clear, or detailed.
I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.

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.

Explicit

A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.

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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