Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Explicit

• (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.

Synonyms of Explicit

• Expressed
• Denotative

Antonyms of Explicit

• Implicit

Homophones of Explicit