explicit
adjectiveHow to pronounce explicit:
Definition of explicit:
- explicit (adjective):
- compare implicit sense 1a
- precisely and clearly expressed, leaving nothing to implication
- precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication.
- fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity leaving no question as to meaning or intent
Synonyms for explicit:
absoluteunmistakablecomprehensiveobviousclearspecificopenovertpreciseexpressShow 15 more
Antonyms for explicit:
muddleddisguisedundeterminedhesitantblearyimmeasurableunreadablenebulousunsuremuddiedShow 15 more
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