explicit

comparative more explicit · superlative most explicit

1. Very specific, clear, or detailed.First known use 1609

   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.

   1989 January 28, Werner Winter, “On a new claim concerning substratum influence upon Tocharian”, in Central Asiatic Journal, volume 33, number 1/2, Harrassowitz Verlag, →ISSN, page 127

   Synonyms: express, manifest, overt · Antonyms: implicit, unexplicit, vague

2. euphemisticContaining material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic through clear and direct expressions.First known use 1971

   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.

   2012, BioWare, Mass Effect 3 (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: Cronos Station

   Synonyms: raunchy · Antonyms: circumspect

plural explicits

1. The final few words of a text.

   Antonyms: incipit

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