ex·plic·it 
(
k-spls
t) See the pronunciation key
ADJECTIVE:
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin explicitus, past participle of explic
re, to unfold ; see explicate
OTHER FORMS:
ex·plicit·ly(Adverb), ex·plicit·ness(Noun)
SYNONYMS:
explicit, categorical, definite, express, specific
These adjectives mean entirely clear and unambiguous: explicit statements; a categorical refusal; a definite answer; my express wishes; a specific purpose.
Antonym: ambiguous
(
k-splst) See the pronunciation key ADJECTIVE:
- Fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied.
- Fully and clearly defined or formulated: "generalizations that are powerful, precise, and explicit" (Frederick Turner).
- Forthright and unreserved in expression: They were explicit in their criticism.
- Readily observable: an explicit sign of trouble.
- Describing or portraying nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin explicitus, past participle of explic
re, to unfold ; see explicateOTHER FORMS:
ex·plic
it·ly(Adverb), ex·plicit·ness(Noun)SYNONYMS:
explicit, categorical, definite, express, specific
These adjectives mean entirely clear and unambiguous: explicit statements; a categorical refusal; a definite answer; my express wishes; a specific purpose.
Antonym: ambiguous
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