- 1. a. A word word/formerly">formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end. Source: opted
- 2. a. Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly stated; plain in language; open to the understanding; clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as, an explicit declaration. Source: opted
- 3. a. Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; -- applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement. Source: opted
- 4. adj. precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication Source: wordnet
- 5. adj. in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term Source: wordnet
- 6. A word word/formerly">formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end. 1. Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly stated; plain in language; open to the understanding; clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as, an explicit declaration. The language of the charter was too explicit to admit of a doubt. Bancroft. 2. Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; -- applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement. Explicit function. (Math.) See under Function. Syn. -- Express; clear; plain; open; unreserved; unambiguous. -- Explicit, Express. Explicit denotes a setting forth in the plainest, language, so that the meaning can not be misunderstood; as, an explicit promise. Express is stronger than explicit: it adds force to clearness. An express promise or engagement is not only unambiguous, but stands out in bold relief, with the most binding hold on the conscience. An explicit statement; a clear and explicit notion; explicit direction; no words can be more explicit. An explicit command; an express prohibition. "An express declaration goes forcibly and directly to the point. An explicit declaration leaves nothing ambiguous." C. J. Smith. Source: webster
- 7. A word word/formerly">formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of abook to indicate the end. Source: adambom
- 8. j:100 a. precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication Source: ecdict
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