explicit
Intermediate/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
- adjective
- Clearly and directly expressed
explicit in a sentence
- “The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.”
- “They were given explicit instructions.”
- “The law is very explicit about how these measures should be enacted.”
What does “explicit” mean?
explicit (adjective) means clearly and directly expressed. It is pronounced /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "explicit" mean?
- explicit (adjective) means: Clearly and directly expressed
- How do you pronounce "explicit"?
- "explicit" is pronounced /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "explicit" in a sentence?
- Here is "explicit" used in a sentence: The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.
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