explicit

adjectivenounphraseattested in dialogue

//ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt//
//ɛk-//

Very specific, clear, or detailed.

adjective

1
Very specific, clear, or detailed.
I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
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.
The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.
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.

Etymology

Borrowed from French explicite, from Latin explicitus (“disentangled, easy”), variant of explicātus.

noun

1
The final few words of a text.

phrase

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

Etymology

Abbreviated from Latin explicitus est liber (“the book is set in order, ended”).

Forms

plural: explicits
comparative: more explicit
superlative: most explicit

explain · To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of…explaining · explanation explanation · The act or process of explaining.

explicit · Very specific, clear, or detailed.

explode · To fly apart with sudden violent force; to blow up, to burst,…exploded · Having been subjected to an explosion; blown up.exploding · Having the appearance of an explosion.

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