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I urge the enactment of a civil service law so explicit and so strong that no partisan official will dare evade it, basing all rewards, promotions and salaries solely on merit, on loyalty and industry in the public service.
Arthur Capper

Meaning of "explicit" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EXPLICIT

From Latin explicitus unfolded, from explicāre.
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PRONUNCIATION OF EXPLICIT

explicit  [ɪkˈsplɪsɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXPLICIT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Explicit is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EXPLICIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Explicit

Explicit can mean: ▪ Sexually explicit, content that might be deemed offensive or graphic ▪ the final words of a text; contrast with incipit...

Definition of explicit in the English dictionary

The first definition of explicit in the dictionary is precisely and clearly expressed, leaving nothing to implication; fully stated. Other definition of explicit is graphically detailed, leaving little to the imagination. Explicit is also openly expressed without reservations; unreserved.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EXPLICIT


apophysate
əˈpɒfɪsɪt
basset
ˈbæsɪt
complicit
ˌkɒmˈplɪsɪt
corset
ˈkɔːsɪt
deficit
ˈdɛfɪsɪt
Dorset
ˈdɔːsɪt
elicit
ɪˈlɪsɪt
facet
ˈfæsɪt
faucet
ˈfɔːsɪt
Fawcett
ˈfɔːsɪt
illicit
ɪˈlɪsɪt
implicit
ɪmˈplɪsɪt
inexplicit
ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪsɪt
lancet
ˈlɑːnsɪt
licit
ˈlɪsɪt
overexplicit
ˌəʊvərɪkˈsplɪsɪt
sit
sɪt
solicit
səˈlɪsɪt
Somerset
ˈsʌməsɪt
transit
ˈtrænsɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXPLICIT

explicable
explicably
explicate
explication
explication de texte
explications de texte
explicative
explicatively
explicator
explicatory
explicitly
explicitness
explode
exploded drawing
exploded view
exploder
exploding star
exploit
exploitable
exploitage

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXPLICIT

a bit
balance of payments deficit
benefit
bit
budget deficit
budgetary deficit
cash deficit
circuit
credit
cut it
democratic deficit
Detroit
dit
edit
exclusive OR circuit
exit
fecit
fit
placit
trade deficit

Synonyms and antonyms of explicit in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EXPLICIT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «explicit» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of explicit

Translation of «explicit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EXPLICIT

Find out the translation of explicit to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of explicit from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «explicit» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

明确表达的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

explícito
570 millions of speakers

English

explicit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्पष्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صريح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

явное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

explícito
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্পষ্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

explicite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jelas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unverhüllt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

はっきりした
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

명백한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jelas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rõ ràng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெளிப்படையான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पष्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

açık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

esplicito
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wyraźny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

явна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

explicit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ρητή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eksplisiete
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

uttrycklig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

eksplisitt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of explicit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPLICIT»

The term «explicit» is very widely used and occupies the 6.312 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPLICIT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «explicit» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «explicit» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about explicit

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10 QUOTES WITH «EXPLICIT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word explicit.
1
Randa Abdel-Fattah
The hijab, or sikh turban, or Jewish skullcap are all explicit symbols, but they do not represent a threat or affront to others, and have no bearing on the competence, skills and intelligence of a person.
2
Gary Ackerman
Using official government resources to help bankroll an explicit political agenda - whether on the right or left - is flat out wrong.
3
James Mark Baldwin
In the first place, Descartes stands for the most explicit and uncompromising dualism between mind and matter.
4
Roy Bean
Gentlemen, I find the law very explicit on murdering your fellow man, but there's nothing here about killing a Chinaman. Case dismissed.
5
John Bigelow
Of your own indefatigable labor from early dawn and of your explicit instructions, that the batteries should reserve their ammunition, until the grand charge should commence, for which the enemy were undoubtedly preparing.
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Daniel J. Boorstin
Human models are more vivid and more persuasive than explicit moral commands.
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Arthur Capper
I urge the enactment of a civil service law so explicit and so strong that no partisan official will dare evade it, basing all rewards, promotions and salaries solely on merit, on loyalty and industry in the public service.
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Teju Cole
One of the difficulties of photography is that it is much better at being explicit than at being reticent.
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Doris Day
Vulgarity begins when imagination succumbs to the explicit.
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Junot Diaz
Students teach all sorts of things but most importantly they make explicit the courage that it takes to be a learner, the courage it takes to open yourself to the transformative power of real learning and that courage I am exposed to almost every day at MIT and that I'm deeply grateful for.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXPLICIT»

Discover the use of explicit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to explicit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Explicit Gospel
Popular pastor and worldwide speaker Matt Chandler writes his first book to remind the church of what is of first and utmost importance—the gospel.
Matt Chandler, 2012
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Making it Explicit: Reasoning, Representing, and Discursive ...
Where accounts of the relation between language and mind have traditionally rested on the concept of representation, this book sets out an alternate approach based on inference, and on a conception of certain kinds of implicit assessment ...
Robert Brandom, 1998
3
Tacit and Explicit Knowledge
The intermixing of the three kinds of tacit knowledge has led to confusion in the past; Collins’s book will at last unravel the complexities of the idea.
Harry Collins, 2010
4
Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching
Sample lesson plans, lively examples, and reproducible checklists and teacher worksheets enhance the utility of the volume.
Anita L. Archer, Charles A. Hughes, 2011
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Implicit and Explicit Knowledge in Second Language Learning, ...
This book reports a project that investigated ways of measuring implicit/explicit L2 knowledge, the relationship between the two types of knowledge and language proficiency, and the effect that different types of form-focused instruction ...
‎2009
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Making the Implicit Explicit: Creating Performance ...
This book and the groundbreaking study on which it is based is about making explicit to doctoral students the tacit "rules" for the assessment of the final of all final educational products--the dissertation.
Barbara E. Lovitts, 2007
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The Development of Implicit and Explicit Memory
This is the only book that examines the theory and data on the development of implicit and explicit memory.
Carolyn K. Rovee-Collier, Harlene Hayne, Michael Colombo, 2001
8
Implicit and explicit learning of languages
The book presents a general study of how learning takes place and applies this knowledge.
Nick C. Ellis, 1994
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Introduction to the Explicit Finite Element Method for ...
The book also serves as an excellent resource for courses on applied mathematics, applied mechanics, and numerical methods at the graduate level.
Shen R. Wu, Lei Gu, 2012
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Explicit Content: Why You Should Listen to the Shady Side of ...
The author argues that hip-hop artist Eminem's lyrics inspire and encourage fans, and teaches them to develop self-confidence and other positive attributes.
Tani Shaffer, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXPLICIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term explicit is used in the context of the following news items.
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Roanoke man who extorted explicit photos receives 1 year in jail
A Roanoke man who used nude photos of female acquaintances to pressure them into sending him more explicit pictures got just over a year in ... «Roanoke Times, Jul 15»
2
Tyga Nude Photo Leak: Blames Caitlyn? Denies Sending Explicit
Not only are rumors flying that rapper Tyga has been cheating on Kylie Jenner for three years with Mia Isabella, but according to insiders, ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
3
Columbia bank employee arrested for exchanging explicit photos …
A Columbia man was arrested Wednesday, accused of exchanging explicit photos with an underage teen from Ohio. The investigation into ... «ABC17News.com, Jul 15»
4
Father-of-one jailed after police find explicit messages to young girls
Shopfitter Ashley Smith from Birmingham sent explicit pictures of himself to a 12-year-old and 13-year-old. He sent the eldest girl a message ... «ITV News, Jul 15»
5
An Explicit Contract Makes Surrogacy Viable For An Oregon Woman
Over the last few years, Oregon has quietly become something of a center for women willing to carry children for those unable to get pregnant. «NPR, Jul 15»
6
Kiddies Sex Education Book Causes Controversy Due To Explicit
The book features explicit cartoon drawings of how a child is conceived including drawings of penetration, birth, etc. Some parents say they ... «360Nobs.com, Jul 15»
7
Judge: Sebring's explicit emails were open records
Des Moines school officials are hoping a former superintendent's lawsuit against them will be dismissed after a judge ruled that sexually explicit ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
8
Josh Duggar Got Caught Watching Explicit Videos At Work: Which …
The Josh Duggar sexual molestation scandal isn't getting as much tabloid attention these days, but the embattled 19 Kids and Counting star ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
9
Kuoni and Co-op pull YouTube ads from explicit Rihanna video
There is a very clear agreement that we do not want to advertise alongside any explicit content. We are talking to our media agency to ensure it ... «Netimperative, Jul 15»
10
Baylor ends explicit ban on 'homosexual acts'
Baylor ends explicit ban on 'homosexual acts'. The center of the campus of Baylor University in Waco. | Allen Holder Star-Telegram archives. «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»

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