explicit
Translation
explicit, clear, plain
Examples
She gave me explicit instructions.
She gave me explicit instructions.
The movie contains explicit content.
The film contains explicit content.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be explicit The warning was explicit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clear, direct, plain; Antonyms: implicit, vague, ambiguous
Etymology
From Latin 'explicitus', meaning 'unfolded'. 'ex-' (out) + 'plicare' (to fold). The original sense is to unfold something to make it clear.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' as in 'exit' and 'plic' as in 'pleat' (a fold). To 'unfold' something is to make it explicit and clear.