explicit — Englisches Wörterbuch

Adjektiv

1. Very specific, clear, or detailed.

   Synonyme

   expressmanifestovert

   Antonyme

   implicitunexplicitvague

   Beispiele

   I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.

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   If the task is indeed a difficult one, it may be worthwhile to attempt an explicit statement as to those aspects of the endeavor that appear to have the greatest importance for success or failure.

2. Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic through clear and direct expressions.

   Gebrauch

   • euphemistic

   Synonyme

   raunchy

   Antonyme

   circumspect

   Beispiele

   The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.

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   Cerberus Scientist: I'm sorry, sir. None of Normandy's surveillance feeds have been responding since Shepard went rogue. Illusive Man: I want it back. Retry the remote lockdown protocols. Cerberus Scientist: After our last attempt, EDI flooded our server with seven zettabytes of explicit images. I think she was making a joke.

Substantiv

1. The final few words of a text.

   Antonyme

   incipit

Wortgruppe

1. Used at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.

   Gebrauch

   • außer Gebrauch

Adjektiv

1. precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

   Synonyme

   expressed

   Antonyme

   implicit

   Beispiele

   explicit instructions

   she made her wishes explicit

   Weitere Beispiele (1)

   explicit sexual scenes

2. in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term

   Synonyme

   denotative