📢explicit

adjective
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

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 teacher gave explicit instructions for the assignment.

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

Example Expressions

make explicit

Synonyms

clear, direct, precise, unambiguous, definite, specific
Entry 1
clear, direct, precise, unambiguous, definite
Entry 2
clear, unambiguous, definite, precise, specific, direct

Antonyms

vague, implicit, ambiguous, unclear, indefinite, obscure
Entry 1
vague, implicit, ambiguous
Entry 2
implicit, vague, unclear, ambiguous, indefinite, obscure

Collocations

explicit instructions, explicit detail, explicit statement, make explicit

Related Vocabularies

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behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
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