explicit

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

Example Sentences

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

The teacher gave explicit instructions for the assignment.

Example Expressions

make explicit

Synonyms

clear, unambiguous, definite, precise, specific, direct

Entry 1

clear, unambiguous, definite, precise, specific, direct

Entry 2

clear, direct, precise, unambiguous, definite

Antonyms

implicit, vague, unclear, ambiguous, indefinite, obscure

Entry 1

implicit, vague, unclear, ambiguous, indefinite, obscure

Entry 2

vague, implicit, ambiguous

Collocations

explicit instructions, explicit detail, explicit statement, make explicit