Explicit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Explicit
Explicit (adjective)
- fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity, leaving no question as to meaning or intent
- open in the depiction of nudity or sexuality
- openly shown
Explicit (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
"explicit instructions about what to do in an emergency"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Explicit
The most common words with a similar meaning to Explicit:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Explicit
Words with the opposite meaning of Explicit:
Near Antonyms of Explicit
Word Forms of Explicit
Derived words: explicitness (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Explicit
borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French explicite, borrowed from Medieval Latin explicitus, going back to Latin, "free from difficulties," variant past participle of explicāre "to free from folds or creases, unroll, disentangle, spread out, set out in words, give an account of" explicate
First known use: 1549
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Explicit
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 12
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 6
- Topics: Communication
Frequently Asked Questions about Explicit
What does "Explicit" mean?
"Explicit" means fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity, leaving no question as to meaning or intent. As an adjective, it is defined as: fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity, leaving no question as to meaning or intent.
What is another word for "Explicit"?
Other words for "Explicit" include clear-cut, definite, definitive, express, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal and univocal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Explicit" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Explicit"?
There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Explicit". Common alternatives include clear-cut, definite, definitive, express, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal and univocal.
What is the opposite of "Explicit"?
Antonyms of "Explicit" include implicit, implied, inferred, ambiguous, circuitous, equivocal, indefinite and inexplicit. Near antonyms include cryptic, dark, enigmatic and obscure.
How do you use "Explicit" in a sentence?
Examples of "Explicit" in a sentence: "explicit instructions about what to do in an emergency".
Is "Explicit" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Explicit" is an adjective.
Is "Explicit" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Explicit" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Explicit"?
"Explicit" is pronounced /ik-ˈspli-sət/ and divided into syllables as ex·plic·it.