Definition Synonyms
Definition of explicit - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
clear expressionclearly expressed, leaving no room for confusion
- The instructions were explicit and easy to follow..
2.
contentcontaining graphic or offensive material
- The movie was rated R for explicit scenes.
3.
mathematicsTECH. having a direct equation form in mathematicsTECH.
- The explicit function was easy to solve.
Expressions with explicit
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clearly showing or describing sexual acts or sexual body parts
The movie was rated for adults because it contained sexually explicit scenes.
clear and precise explanation of a term
The textbook provided an explicit definition of gravity.
material with very graphic or detailed depictions
The movie was rated R due to extremely explicit content.
explaining everything very clearly with all small parts included
She described the accident in explicit detail.
expressing clearly and directly without ambiguity
The instructions were given in explicit terms.
state or show something clearly so it is no longer hidden
The contract should make explicit all the fees and conditions.
Origin of explicit
Latin explicitus (unfolded)
Terms with explicit included in their meaning
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explicit
clearly defined or identified
internet
website with explicit sexual content
sexually explicit
relating to sex in an indecent, offensive way
adult
relating to or depicting explicit sexual content
overinterpretation
interpret more meaning than is explicit
communication
provide explicit details to avoid misunderstanding
explicitness
be explicit and detailed in explanation
permitted
allowed or accepted without explicit approval
media
explicit material often sexual or violent
censorship
song version with explicit content removed
explicit
explicitly defined or clearly formulated
not explicit
not openly or explicitly
sexual content
material intended to sexually arouse, typically explicit
storytelling
explicit and vivid details of something unpleasant
explicit
show everything clearly without hiding details
media
video that is sexually suggestive or explicit
programming
in a programming language with explicit variable types
implicit
not made explicit or clear
indecent
making explicit reference to sex or bodily functions
entertainment
film with explicit sexual content
artificial intelligence
ability of computers to learn without explicit programming
vague
not explicit or definite in detail
consent
process requiring explicit consent to participate
consent required
requiring explicit consent to participate or join
Examples of explicit in a sentence
The contract terms were explicit and straightforward. The book was banned due to explicit content. Explicit lyrics led to the song's radio ban. The explicit formula simplified the calculations. An explicit equation was provided for the curve.
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- French:explicite, osé, ...
- German:explizit, anstößig, ...
- Italian:esplicite, esplicito, ...
- Spanish:explícito, gráfico, ...
- Portuguese:explícito, explícita, ...
- Chinese:明确的, 露骨的, ...
- Japanese:明確な, 露骨な, ...
- Arabic:وَاضِح, فاضح, ...
- Hebrew:מְפוֹרָשׁ, בּוֹטֶה, ...
- Russian:четкий, откровенный, ...
- Ukrainian:чіткий, відвертий, ...
- Hindi:स्पष्ट, अश्लील, ...
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