Explicitadjective
Very specific, clear, or detailed.
‘I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.’;
Unexplicitadjective
Not explicit, relatively ambiguous.
Explicitadjective
(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.’;
Explicitadjective
A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.
Explicitadjective
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.’;
Explicitadjective
Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; - applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement.
Explicitadjective
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication;
‘explicit instructions’; ‘she made her wishes explicit’; ‘explicit sexual scenes’;
Explicitadjective
in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
Explicitadjective
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
‘the arrangement had not been made explicit’;
Explicitadjective
(of a person) stating something in an explicit manner
‘let me be explicit’;
Explicitadjective
describing or representing sexual activity in a graphic fashion
‘a sexually explicit blockbuster’;
Explicitnoun
the closing words of a manuscript, early printed book, or chanted liturgical text.
