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explicit
adjective
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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:

absoluteunmistakablecomprehensiveobviousclearspecificopenovertpreciseexpress
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Antonyms for explicit:

muddleddisguisedundeterminedhesitantblearyimmeasurableunreadablenebulousunsuremuddied
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