Meaning & use
explicit
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
See it in a sentence
The contract gave explicit instructions about exactly when payments were due.
The film carries a warning for its explicit violence and strong language.
A note on using this word
Explicit contrasts with 'implicit,' meaning implied rather than directly stated, and it commonly describes graphic sexual or violent content.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
implicit
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