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Explicit Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：clearly stated (explicit)

explicit 🔊

/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

adj.

Clearly explained, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Explicit instruction manual with clear steps and diagrams

clearly stated 🔊

➕

/ˈklɪrli ˈsteɪtɪd/

adj.

Something that is explicit is expressed in a very clear and direct way, so that the meaning is unmistakable.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Latin 'explicitus', from 'explicare' (unfold): ex- 'out' + plicare 'to fold'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'ex-plicit' = 'explain it' - explicit means clearly explained.

📖 Example

The teacher gave explicit instructions on how to solve the equation, so everyone understood the steps. 🔊 The teacher gave explicit instructions on how to solve the equation, so everyone understood the steps.

🔗 Collocations

explicit instruction – clear and direct guidance

explicit details – specific and unambiguous information

explicit agreement – a contract or understanding stated in clear terms

🔄 Synonyms

clear (adj.) – easily understood or seen through

specific (adj.) – clearly defined or identified

unambiguous (adj.) – not open to more than one interpretation

🚫 Antonyms

vague (adj.) – not clearly expressed or understood

ambiguous (adj.) – open to more than one interpretation

implicit (adj.) – implied though not directly expressed

🌱 Derivatives

explicitly (adv.) – in a clear and direct manner

explicitness (n.) – the quality of being fully and clearly expressed

📖 Cultural Story

From Latin explicitus ('unfolded'), past participle of explicare. Medieval scribes marked manuscript ends with 'explicit'. Evolved to 'clearly stated' today.

Meaning 2：adult-oriented (explicit)

explicit 🔊

/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

adj.

Containing direct and often adult content (like violence or intimacy) without hiding anything.

Explicit content warning label on DVD case

adult-oriented 🔊

➕

/əˈdʌlt ˈɔːriəntɪd/

adj.

Something that is explicit contains graphic or offensive material, such as sex or violence, which is not hidden or suggested.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The movie came with an explicit content warning for strong language and violence. 🔊 The movie came with an explicit content warning for strong language and violence.

🔗 Collocations

explicit content – material showing sex, violence, or offensive language

explicit scene – a part of a film or show with graphic detail

explicit language – swear words or crude expressions

🔄 Synonyms

graphic (adj.) – depicting nudity, sex, or violence in a realistic way

racy (adj.) – slightly shocking or sexually suggestive

coarse (adj.) – crude in language or behavior

🚫 Antonyms

implicit (adj.) – suggested indirectly, not plainly stated

subtle (adj.) – delicate and not obvious

clean (adj.) – free from obscene or offensive content

🌱 Derivatives

explicitly (adv.) – in a way that includes graphic content

explicitness (n.) – the quality of being graphic or uncensored