- (a.) A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.
- (a.) 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.
- (a.) Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; -- applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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| MLA | Webster's. "explicit" 27 May 2011. Web. 22 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/explicit/definitions/2006154> |