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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + plicare (to fold) + -it (past participle marker) = explicit (unfolded, 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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