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Explicit has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Adjective · Phrase

Definitions
Adjective
1

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

"explicit instructions"

"she made her wishes explicit"

"explicit sexual scenes"

2

in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term

"The report provided an explicit account of the events that actually occurred, leaving no room for speculation."

3

Very specific, clear, or detailed.

"The contract contained explicit instructions about how to handle any disputes that might arise."

In plain English: Explicit means something is stated clearly and directly without any need to guess what it implies.

"Please read the instructions carefully to make sure you understand them explicitly before starting."

Phrase
1

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

"The author placed an explicit statement at the very end of the novel to signal that the story was truly over."

Example Sentences
"Please read the instructions carefully to make sure you understand them explicitly before starting." adj
"The contract included explicit terms about payment deadlines." adj
"She gave an explicit warning that the area was closed." adj
"His instructions were very explicit so no one could misunderstand them." adj
Related Terms
Antonyms
inexplicit

Origin

The word comes from the French explicite, which was borrowed from the Latin explicitus. Originally meaning "disentangled" or "easy," it entered English with its current sense of being clear and detailed.

Rhyming Words
cit tacit recit amcit licit op cit placit pancit elicit loc cit solicit illicit deficit duplicit implicit complicit in deficit unexplicit inexplicit nonsolicit
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