explicit

UK
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
US
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

Translations

explicitadjective
more explicit
Comp.
most explicit
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
US
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
expliciteEn contexte technique ou scientifique.
The equation was presented in explicit form, allowing y to be calculated immediately.
L’équation était présentée sous une forme explicite, permettant de calculer y immédiatement.
explicitePour un contenu sexuel ou très graphique.
The movie was rated R due to its explicit content.
Le film a été classé R en raison de son contenu explicite.
The instructions were explicit, ensuring everyone understood the task.
Les instructions étaient explicites, de sorte que tout le monde comprenait la tâche.
explicitnoun
explicits
pl
UK
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
US
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Rare; used in textual scholarship for the concluding words of a manuscript.
explicitEn codicologie et dans les études des manuscrits.
The explicit of the codex states that the scribe finished his work in May.
L’explicit du codex indique que le scribe a terminé son travail en mai.

Definitions

explicitadjective
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
The instructions were explicit, ensuring everyone understood the task.
Describing or depicting sexual activity in a graphic and detailed manner.
The movie was rated R due to its explicit content.
Expressed directly or fully developed, especially in mathematics or computing, leaving no variables to be inferred.
The equation was presented in explicit form, allowing y to be calculated immediately.
explicitnoun
The concluding words of a manuscript or early printed book.
The explicit of the codex states that the scribe finished his work in May.