explicit

explicit is on the Academic Word List.

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Adjective

Positive explicit

Comparative more explicit

Superlative most explicit

1. If something is explicit, it is clearly said or shown, not hidden or just suggested.
   • Antonym: implicit

   It is very important that the company write an explicit statement of workers' responsibilities.

   Sometimes it helps to be more explicit when speaking to children.

   The problem is made explicit in the letter sent last July.