explicit

clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied; unequivocal: explicit instructions; outspoken, precise
Not to be confused with:implicit – implied rather than expressly stated: an implicit agreement; absolute: implicit trust; inherent

ex·plic·it

E0288900 (ĭk-splĭs′ĭt)adj.1. a. Fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied: explicit approval.b. Fully developed or formulated: has an explicit idea of what to say in the paper.2. Forthright and unreserved in expression: They were explicit in their criticism.3. a. Readily observable: an explicit sign of trouble.b. Describing or portraying nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail.

[Latin explicitus, past participle of explicāre, to unfold; see explicate.]

ex·plic′it·ly adv.ex·plic′it·ness n.Synonyms: explicit, definite, express, specific
These adjectives mean entirely clear and unambiguous: explicit statements; a definite answer; my express wishes; a specific purpose.Antonym: ambiguous

explicit

(ɪkˈsplɪsɪt) adj1. precisely and clearly expressed, leaving nothing to implication; fully stated: explicit instructions. 2. graphically detailed, leaving little to the imagination: sexually explicit scenes. 3. openly expressed without reservations; unreserved4. (Mathematics) maths (of a function) having an equation of the form y=f(x), in which y is expressed directly in terms of x, as in y=x⁴ + x + z. Compare implicit⁴[C17: from Latin explicitus unfolded, from explicāre; see explicate] exˈplicitly adv exˈplicitness n

explicit

(ɪkˈsplɪsɪt) (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) the end; an indication, used esp by medieval scribes, of the end of a book, part of a manuscript, etc[Late Latin, probably short for explicitus est liber the book is unfolded (or complete); shortened by analogy with incipit]

ex•plic•it

(ɪkˈsplɪs ɪt)

adj. 1. fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied: explicit instructions. 2. clearly developed or formulated: explicit intent. 3. unreserved in expression; outspoken: explicit language. 4. having sexual acts or nudity clearly depicted: explicit movies; explicit books. [1605–15; < Latin explicitus, variant past participle of explicāre. See explicate] ex•plic′it•ly, adv. ex•plic′it•ness, n.

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Adj.	1.	explicit - precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes"expresseddefinite - precise; explicit and clearly defined; "I want a definite answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will"; "a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a definite drop in attendance"denotative, denotive - having the power of explicitly denoting or designating or namingunequivocal, univocal, unambiguous - admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion; "unequivocal evidence"; "took an unequivocal position"; "an unequivocal success"; "an unequivocal promise"; "an unequivocal (or univocal) statement"overt, open - open and observable; not secret or hidden; "an overt lie"; "overt hostility"; "overt intelligence gathering"; "open ballots"implicit, inexplicit - implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; "an implicit agreement not to raise the subject"; "there was implicit criticism in his voice"; "anger was implicit in the argument"; "the oak is implicit in the acorn"
	2.	explicit - in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a termdenotativeliteral - limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text; "a literal translation"

explicit

adjective1. clear, obvious, specific, direct, certain, express, plain, absolute, exact, precise, straightforward, definite, overt, unequivocal, unqualified, unambiguous, categorical He left explicit instructions on how to set the video timer.
clear uncertain, obscure, vague, ambiguous, indefinite, cryptic, inexact, oracular2. frank, direct, open, specific, positive, plain, patent, graphic, distinct, outspoken, upfront (informal), unambiguous, unrestricted, unrestrained, uncensored, unreserved songs containing explicit references to sexual activity
frank implied, suggested, vague, indirect, implicit

explicit

adjectiveClearly, fully, and sometimes emphatically expressed:categorical, clear, clear-cut, decided, definite, express, positive, precise, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal.

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adj clearly, fully, and sometimes emphatically expressed

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adj in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term

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