A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.
Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly stated; plain in language; open to the understanding; clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as, an explicit declaration.
Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; -- applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement.
Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication yet devised for quick mass appreciation. Walt Disney
What is grand is necessarily obscure to weak men. That which can be made explicit to the idiot is not worth my care. William Blake
Frank and explicit - that is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and confuse the minds of others. Benjamin Disraeli
A widow's refusal of a lover is seldom so explicit as to exclude hope. Samuel Richardson
Human models are more vivid and more persuasive than explicit moral commands. Daniel J. Boorstin
explicit in Italian is esplicito, distinto
explicit in Norwegian is uttrykkelig, tydelig
explicit in Spanish is expreso, dilucido
explicit in Swedish is uttrycklig
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