explicit

[ik-splis-it] / ɪkˈsplɪs ɪt /

ADJECTIVE

specific, unambiguous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate categorical certain clear clear-cut correct definite definitive exact obvious positive precise straightforward unequivocal

WEAK

absolute clean-cut direct distinct express frank lucid on the nose open outspoken patent perspicuous plain stated sure understandable unqualified unreserved

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous careless doubtful equivocal false fuzzy imprecise inaccurate incorrect indefinite indistinct inexact obscure obscured questionable uncertain unclear unfixed unreliable unsure vague wrong

WEAK

confused implicit unspecific

Example Sentences

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Fossil fuel roadmaps differ to national pledges to reduce emissions or "net zero" plans because they have an explicit end goal, said Leo Roberts, an energy analyst at the E3G think tank.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Then the King made his argument explicit: "The challenges we face are too great for any one nation to bear alone."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Kalshi has explicit written rules against people trading on events whose outcomes they could influence and recently fined and suspended some congressional candidates for trying to wet their beaks in their own races.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

By constructing a pair of tori that match in local measurements but differ globally, the team has provided the first explicit example of this phenomenon.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Mapper had rendered it in explicit detail, as only he could.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

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