How do you pronounce explicit?

explicit is pronounced as /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/.

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explicit

📢explicit

adjective

/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

explicator explicitly

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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

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Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.

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

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