explicit instructions

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• explicit, implicit — Explicit means distinct, specific, clearly defined : The foreman gave us explicit instructions. Implicit means understood though not expressed : A commitment to duty was implicit in his every act and thought. Implicit may also mean complete,… …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

• explicit — 01. The movie is full of [explicit] sex scenes, and has been banned in a number of countries. 02. With Internet technology nowadays, photos and films of [explicit] sex are just a mouse click away on the home computer. 03. Using the Internet, the… …   Grammatical examples in English

• explicit — adjective Etymology: French or Medieval Latin; French explicite, from Medieval Latin explicitus, from Latin, past participle of explicare Date: 1607 1. a. fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity ; leaving no… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• explicit — explicitly, adv. explicitness, n. /ik splis it/, adj. 1. fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothing merely implied; unequivocal: explicit instructions; an explicit act of violence; explicit language. 2. clearly developed or… …   Universalium

• explicit — adjective 1 explicit instructions/warnings etc an explicit instruction etc is expressed in a way that is very clear: There was no explicit mention in the report of Capt Kirk s involvement. | make something explicit: The contrast could not have… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• explicit — ex|pli|cit [ıkˈsplısıt] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: explicite, from Latin explicare; EXPLICATE] 1.) expressed in a way that is very clear and direct →↑implicit ▪ The contrast could not have been made more explicit . ▪ explicit… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• explicit — ex|plic|it [ ık splısıt ] adjective ** 1. ) showing or describing sex or violence with a lot of detail: the movie s explicit sex scenes 2. ) said or explained in an extremely clear way, so that you cannot doubt what is meant: an explicit… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• explicit */*/ — UK [ɪkˈsplɪsɪt] / US adjective 1) a) said or explained in an extremely clear way, so that you cannot doubt what is meant an explicit statement/warning/threat explicit instructions/directions make something explicit: Possible side effects should… …   English dictionary

• explicit — ex•plic•it [[t]ɪkˈsplɪs ɪt[/t]] adj. 1) fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied: explicit instructions[/ex] 2) clearly developed or formulated: explicit intent[/ex] 3) unreserved in expression; outspoken: explicit language[/ex] 4)… …   From formal English to slang

• explicit — /əkˈsplɪsət / (say uhk splisuht), /ɛk / (say ek ) adjective 1. leaving nothing merely implied; clearly expressed; unequivocal: an explicit statement; explicit instructions. 2. clearly developed or formulated: explicit knowledge; explicit belief.… …  

• explicit — 1. adjective a) very specific, clear, or detailed I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway. b) containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or …   Wiktionary