Explicit

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

Definitions of explicit

adjective stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example Sentences

A1 The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.

A2 The teacher gave explicit examples to help the students understand the concept.

B1 The contract contained explicit details about the terms and conditions.

B2 The movie had explicit scenes that may not be suitable for all viewers.

C1 The artist's explicit lyrics sparked controversy among critics.

C2 The novel contained explicit descriptions of violence and graphic content.

Examples of explicit in a Sentence

formal The contract clearly states explicit terms and conditions.

informal She was very explicit about what she wanted for her birthday.

slang I don't want to hear any explicit details about their date.

figurative His actions spoke louder than any explicit words could.

Grammatical Forms of explicit

• past tense: explicited
• plural: explicits
• comparative: more explicit
• superlative: most explicit
• present tense: explicit
• future tense: will explicit
• perfect tense: has explicit
• continuous tense: is expliciting
• singular: explicit
• positive degree: explicit
• infinitive: to explicit
• gerund: expliciting
• participle: explicited

Origin and Evolution of explicit

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'explicit' originated from the Latin word 'explicitus', which means 'unfolded' or 'unrolled'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'explicit' has evolved to mean something that is clearly stated or shown, leaving no room for doubt or confusion.