Topicala
Topicala is a simple, small, meta-search engine, that helps You find the sites you need. Created By Paul Kinlan. Web Hosting by SwitchMedia.
Search [?]  
Dictionary Results For "explicit" [?]/[OPML]
Ads By Google
Wiktionary Articles [RSS] - [GNU, www.Wiktionary.org]

English

Etymology

First attested w:1609|1609, from explicite, from explicitus, past participle of explicāre "to unfold," from ex-, "out" + plicare, "to fold." Pornographic sense is from w:1971|1971.

Pronunciation


Adjective

  1. very specific, clear, or detailed
  2. : I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
  3. containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic
  4. : The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.


Antonyms


Translations

ar:explicit es:explicit fr:explicit ko:explicit io:explicit it:explicit hu:explicit pl:explicit ru:explicit simple:explicit sv:explicit ta:explicit te:explicit vi:explicit zh:explicit

GNU Project's publication of CIDE, the Collaborative International Dictionary of English Explicit \Ex"pli*cit\ [LL., an abbreviation of explicitus (est
liber) the book (which anciently was a roll of parchment) is
unfolded (and, of course, "finished"). See Explicit, a.]
A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a
book to indicate the end.
[1913 Webster]
GNU Project's publication of CIDE, the Collaborative International Dictionary of English Explicit \Ex*plic"it\, a. [L. explicitus; p. p. of explicare to
unfold: cf. F. explicite. See Explicate, Exploit.]
1. Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly
stated; plain in language; open to the understanding;
clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as,
an explicit declaration. Opposite of implicit.
[1913 Webster]

The language of the charter was too explicit to
admit of a doubt. --Bancroft.
[1913 Webster]

2. Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved;
outspoken; -- applied to persons; as, he was earnest and
explicit in his statement.
[1913 Webster]

Explicit function. (Math.) See under Function.

Syn: Express; clear; plain; open; unreserved; unambiguous.

Usage: Explicit, Express. Explicit denotes a setting
forth in the plainest language, so that the meaning
can not be misunderstood; as, an explicit promise.
Express is stronger than explicit: it adds force to
clearness. An express promise or engagement is not
only unambiguous, but stands out in bold relief, with
the most binding hold on the conscience. An explicit
statement; a clear and explicit notion; explicit
direction; no words can be more explicit. An explicit
command; an express prohibition. "An express
declaration goes forcibly and directly to the point.
An explicit declaration leaves nothing ambiguous."
--C. J. Smith.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet explicit
adj 1: precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable;
leaving nothing to implication; "explicit
instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit";
"explicit sexual scenes" [syn: expressed] [ant: implicit]
2: in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
[syn: denotative]
Moby Dictionary
absolute , accurate , admitting no exception , all-out , apparent ,
artless , bluff , blunt , broad , brusque , candid , categorical ,
categorically , certain , clean-cut , clear , clear as crystal ,
clear as day , clear-cut , coherent , complete , conclusive , connected ,
consistent , correct , crisp , crystal-clear , crystalline , decided ,
decisive , defined , definite , definitely , definitive , determinate ,
direct , discernible , distinct , downright , entire , evident , exact ,
explicitly , express , final , fixed , flat , flat-out , forthright ,
frank , frankhearted , free , free-speaking , free-spoken ,
free-tongued , genuine , global , heart-to-heart , implicit ,
inappealable , indisputable , indubitable , ingenuous , limpid ,
loud and clear , lucid , luminous , manifest , noticeable , observable ,
obvious , open , open-and-shut , openhearted , out-and-out , outright ,
outspoken , palpable , patent , pellucid , perceivable , perceptible ,
peremptory , perfect , perspicuous , plain , plain as day ,
plain-spoken , positive , precise , round , seeable , self-evident ,
self-explaining , self-explanatory , simple , sincere , specific ,
specifically , stated , straight , straight-out , straightforward ,
sure , tangible , to be seen , total , translucent , transparent ,
transpicuous , unambiguous , unchecked , uncircumscribed ,
unconditional , unconditioned , unconfused , unconstrained ,
understandable , undoubting , unequivocal , unguarded , unhampered ,
unhesitating , univocal , unlimited , unmistakable , unmitigated ,
unqualified , unquestioning , unreserved , unrestrained , unrestricted ,
unwaivable , utter , visible , well-defined , whole , without exception ,
without reserve


Created By Paul Kinlan. Web Hosting by SwitchMedia.