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.

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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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