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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Explicit \Ex"pli*cit\ [LL., an abbreviation of explicitus (est liber) the book (which anciently was a roll of parchment) is unfolded (and, of course, ``finished''). See {Explicit}, a.] A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Explicit \Ex*plic"it\, a. [L. explicitus p. p. of explicare to unfold: cf F. explicite. See {Explicate}, {Exploit}.] 1. 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. The language of the charter was too explicit to admit of a doubt. --Bancroft. 2. Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; -- applied to persons; as he was earnest and explicit in his statement. {Explicit function}. (Math.) See under {Function}. Syn: Express; clear; plain; open unreserved; unambiguous. Usage: {Explicit}, {Express}. Explicit denotes a setting forth in the plainest language, so that the meaning can not be misunderstood; as an explicit promise. Express is stronger than explicit: it adds force to clearness. An express promise or engagement is not only unambiguous, but stands out in bold relief, with the most binding hold on the conscience. An explicit statement; a clear and explicit notion; explicit direction; no words can be more explicit. An explicit command; an express prohibition. ``An express declaration goes forcibly and directly to the point. An explicit declaration leaves nothing ambiguous.'' --C. J. Smith. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: explicit adj 1: precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes" [syn: {expressed}] [ant: {implicit}] 2: in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term [syn: {denotative}]
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