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# very [[specific]], [[clear]], or [[detail]]ed # very [[specific]], [[clear]], or [[detail]]ed
#: ''I gave '''explicit''' instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.'' #: ''I gave '''explicit''' instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.''
# containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed [[offensive]] or [[graphic]] # containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed [[offensive]] or [[graphic]]
#: ''The film had several scenes including '''explicit''' language and sex.'' #: ''The film had several scenes including '''explicit''' language and sex.''
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 +'''Explicit''' refers to something that is specific, clear, or detailed. It can also mean:
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 +* [[Sexually explicit]], content that might be deemed offensive or graphic
 +* [[Explicit knowledge]], knowledge that can be readily articulated, codified, and can be easily transmitted to others
 +* the final words of a text; contrast with [[incipit]]
-====Synonyms====+==See also==
-* [[express]]+* [[Implicit]], as the antonym of explicit.
-====Antonyms==== 
-* [[implicit]]  
==See also== ==See also==
*[[Explicit lyrics]] *[[Explicit lyrics]]
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  1. very specific, clear, or detailed
    I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
  2. containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic
    The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.

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Explicit refers to something that is specific, clear, or detailed. It can also mean:

  • Sexually explicit, content that might be deemed offensive or graphic
  • Explicit knowledge, knowledge that can be readily articulated, codified, and can be easily transmitted to others
  • the final words of a text; contrast with incipit

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