explicit

adjective · ik-SPLIS-it

CEFR C1

stated clearly and fully, leaving no doubt

स्पष्ट

Usage

explicit instructionsmake it explicitexplicit about

Examples

The teacher gave explicit instructions for the test.

The rules are explicit about late entry.

Common mistake

His meaning was explicit; we had to guess.

His meaning was implicit; we had to guess.

Explicit means said clearly; implicit means only suggested.

Remember: Explicit = spelled out.

Useful for

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