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explicit

adjective

ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

The teacher gave explicit instructions for the assignment.

make explicit

clear, unambiguous, definite, precise, specific, direct

Entry 1

clear, unambiguous, definite, precise, specific, direct

Entry 2

clear, direct, precise, unambiguous, definite

implicit, vague, unclear, ambiguous, indefinite, obscure

Entry 1

implicit, vague, unclear, ambiguous, indefinite, obscure

Entry 2

vague, implicit, ambiguous

explicit instructions, explicit detail, explicit statement, make explicit

Able to use both hands equally well.

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

in exactly the same words; word for word; literal

Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.

showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty