explicit

CEFRC1

/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/

adjective · phrase

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Clearly stated and leaving no room for doubt.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic through clear and direct expressions.

Examples

  • He gave me very explicit directions on how to get there.

  • I gave you explicit instructions not to touch anything.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ɛk-/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. The final few words of a text.

  2. Very specific, clear, or detailed.

phrase

Extra meaning

  1. Used at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.

More examples

In context

  • He was explicit in his instruction.

  • I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.

  • The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from French explicite, from Latin explicitus (“disentangled, easy”), variant of explicātus.