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explicit
[ ik-splis-it ]
adjective
- fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothing merely implied; unequivocal:
explicit instructions; an explicit act of violence; explicit language.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms: ,
- clearly developed or formulated:
explicit knowledge; explicit belief.
- definite and unreserved in expression; outspoken:
He was quite explicit as to what he expected us to do for him.
Synonyms: , ,
- having sexual acts or nudity clearly depicted:
explicit movies; explicit books.
- Mathematics. (of a function) having the dependent variable expressed directly in terms of the independent variables, as y = 3 x + 4. Compare implicit ( def 4 ).
explicit
1/ ɪˈɪɪ /
adjective
- precisely and clearly expressed, leaving nothing to implication; fully stated
explicit instructions
- graphically detailed, leaving little to the imagination
sexually explicit scenes
- openly expressed without reservations; unreserved
- 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=x 4+ x + z Compare implicit
explicit
2/ ɪˈɪɪ /
(no translation)
- the end; an indication, used esp by medieval scribes, of the end of a book, part of a manuscript, etc
Derived Forms
- ˈٲԱ, noun
- ˈٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ··· adverb
- ···Ա noun
- ···· adjective
- ܲ·-·· adjective
- ···· adjective
- ܲ··· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of explicit1
Origin of explicit2
Example Sentences
Phone and broadband networks may block some explicit websites until a user has demonstrated they are over 18.
"We’ve issued a very explicit proposal to both the Russians and Ukrainians, and it’s time for them to either say yes or for the US to walk away from this process," he said.
In the months since, the new administration has used a variety of tactics — explicit and subtle — to urge immigrants to depart the country of their own accord.
The US threat to Iran is explicit: agree a deal or face military action.
A former colleague of Dan Wootton was tricked by the journalist and broadcaster into sending intimate pictures and an explicit video of himself, according to a case lodged at the High Court.
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