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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Both President Xi’s explicit mention of China’s AI chip breakthrough in his New Year speech as well as Biren’s strong debut in Hong Kong have boosted investor appetite for AI chip stocks, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal

To be honest, we never sat down and had an explicit conversation of “Look, your character is gay.”

From Los Angeles Times

He made no explicit mention of these challenges in his remarks, made in a speech to the advisory body and a televised New Year’s message.

From The Wall Street Journal

The details had better be explicit and firm, and in the case of the U.S. approved by a vote of Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most great art, of course, possesses subtle inner metaphors, but sometimes I prefer them to be explicit.

From The Wall Street Journal

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