explicit — stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
Korean meaning: 명시적인, 분명한, 노골적인
Korean pronunciation: 익**스플**리싯
Example Sentences
- My mom was explicit about cleaning my room: 'No PlayStation until it's spotless!'
- The recipe was so explicit that even I couldn't mess it up.
- The contract contains explicit terms about the delivery date.
explicit
ADJECTIVE//ɪkˈsplɪsɪt//
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
The teacher gave explicit instructions before the chemistry experiment began.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'explicitus', the past participle of 'explicare' meaning 'to unfold' or 'to unfurl'. The word combines 'ex-' (out) and 'plicare' (to fold), originally referring to something unfolded or made clear.
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📝Examples
“My mom was explicit about cleaning my room: 'No PlayStation until it's spotless!'”
“The recipe was so explicit that even I couldn't mess it up.”
“The contract contains explicit terms about the delivery date.”
“She gave me explicit directions, but I still got lost somehow.”
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