explicitness
gb/ɪksplˈɪsɪtnəs/ us/ɪksplˈɪsɪtnəs/
C1
English
egyértelműség, explicit jelleg, explicititás
NOUN
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FORMAL
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Usage pattern:
the explicitness of [something]; [something]'s explicitness
The policy was praised for its explicitness about what employees can claim.
A szabályzatot azért dicsérték, mert világosan leírja, mire tarthatnak igényt az alkalmazottak.
The contract would benefit from greater explicitness about deadlines and penalties.
A szerződés javára válna, ha egyértelműbben rendelkezne a határidőkről és a szankciókról.
Some readers appreciated the explicitness of her explanation, while others found it too detailed.
Learner examples
We need more explicitness in the instructions.
Több egyértelműségre van szükség az utasításokban.
The teacher asked for explicitness in our answers.
A tanár azt kérte, hogy a válaszaink legyenek egyértelműek.
Common mistake:
Do not use explicitness to mean explanation itself; it means the quality of being clear and direct.
Meaning
clear and direct expression
Collocations
greater explicitness
|complete explicitness
|lack of explicitness
|degree of explicitness
|level of explicitness
|the need for explicitness
|the explicitness of the instructions
|the explicitness of the rules
|clarity and explicitness
Synonyms
clarity (more general; emphasizes being easy to understand)
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directness (emphasizes saying something plainly without avoiding it)
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unambiguity (more technical; emphasizes having only one possible meaning)
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specificity (emphasizes precise detail rather than general clarity)
Antonyms
ambiguity (the state of being open to more than one meaning)
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vagueness (lack of clear detail or precision)
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implicitness (meaning that is suggested rather than directly stated)
Themes
communication
|writing
|education
|law
Definition
how clear and direct something is
The quality of being stated or expressed clearly, directly, and without ambiguity.
NOUN
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explicititás
C1
Usage pattern:
the explicitness of [content]; the level/degree of explicitness in [something]
The film's explicitness led to a higher age rating.
A film explicit jellege miatt magasabb korhatár-besorolást kapott.
Parents complained about the sexual explicitness of the music video.
A szülők panaszkodtak a videóklip nyíltan szexuális jelenetei miatt.
The novel is powerful, but its explicitness about violence may disturb some readers.
Learner examples
The movie has a lot of explicitness, so it is not for children.
A filmben sok az explicit tartalom, ezért nem gyerekeknek való.
The warning mentions the explicitness of the images.
A figyelmeztetés megemlíti a képek explicit jellegét.
Common mistake:
In content warnings, explicitness often refers to sexual or graphic detail, not just ordinary clarity.
Meaning
graphic sexual or violent detail
Collocations
sexual explicitness
|graphic explicitness
|visual explicitness
|level of explicitness
|degree of explicitness
|the explicitness of the scene
|the explicitness of the lyrics
|a high level of explicitness
Synonyms
graphicness (emphasizes vivid or shocking detail; less common in everyday use)
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frankness (emphasizes open treatment of sex or sensitive topics, often less negatively)
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graphic detail (a phrase referring to the detailed content rather than the quality itself)
Antonyms
restraint (avoidance of graphic or direct presentation)
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suggestiveness (implies rather than directly shows or states sexual content)
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implicitness (content is hinted at rather than openly shown or described)
Themes
media
|entertainment
|sexuality
|violence
|content_warnings
Definition
how openly and graphically a film, book, song, or image shows or describes sensitive content
The quality or degree of showing or describing sex, nudity, violence, or other sensitive material openly and in detail.
Grammar
Dictionary form
explicitness
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈɪsɪtnəs/
US/ɪksplˈɪsɪtnəs/
Syllables & stress
ex - pli - cit - ness (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pli)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: explicitness
- Plural: explicitness
Expressions
for the sake of explicitness
1/fɚ ðə sˈeɪk əv ɪksplˈɪsɪtnəs/
fixed phrase
formal
to make things fully clear
used when you add information so that there is no possible confusion
Examples
- For the sake of explicitness, the agreement states the exact start and end dates.
- For the sake of explicitness, let me define what I mean by “customer” here.
- The manual repeats the warning in each section for the sake of explicitness.
Learner examples
- For the sake of explicitness, I will write the date again.
- For the sake of explicitness, the rule is shown in bold.