English · Adjectives
explicit
/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/
[/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/]
clearly stated
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Example
The contract was explicit about deadlines, so neither party could later claim a misunderstanding.
The contract was explicit about deadlines, so neither party could later claim a misunderstanding.
Etymology
From Latin 'explicitus' (unfolded), from 'explicare' (to unfold).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in legal, academic, and instructional contexts requiring precision.