explicitly
gb/ɪksplˈɪsɪtli/ us/ɪksplˈɪsɪtli/
B2
Inglês
~ 8600
egyértelműen, kifejezetten, világosan, kendőzetlenül, explicit módon, naturalisztikusan
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
[someone] explicitly [verb] [something]
The contract explicitly states that refunds are not allowed.
A szerződés egyértelműen kimondja, hogy visszatérítésre nincs lehetőség.
She explicitly told us not to share the information with anyone.
Egyértelműen megmondta nekünk, hogy senkivel se osszuk meg az információt.
The teacher explicitly explained each step of the process.
The rules explicitly say that mobile phones are not permitted during the exam.
He made it explicitly clear that he disagreed with the decision.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The email explicitly says the meeting is at 9 a.m.
Az e-mailben egyértelműen az áll, hogy az értekezlet reggel 9-kor lesz.
My boss explicitly told me to finish this report today.
A főnököm egyértelműen megmondta, hogy ma fejezzem be ezt a jelentést.
The sign explicitly warns people not to swim here.
Our teacher explicitly showed us how to use the new program.
The doctor explicitly explained how to take the medicine.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "explicitly" with "implicitly". "Explicitly" means something is said in clear words; "implicitly" means it is only suggested or understood. Another common mistake is using the adjective form instead of the adverb, for example saying *"He explained it explicit"* instead of *"He explained it explicitly"*. Also, in very casual speech, native speakers often prefer simpler adverbs like "clearly" instead of the more formal-sounding "explicitly".
Significado
in a clear, direct way
Colocações
explicitly state
|explicitly say
|explicitly mention
|explicitly explain
|explicitly require
|made explicitly clear
Sinónimos
clearly (More general and common; does not always suggest removing all doubt as strongly as "explicitly".)
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openly (Emphasizes not hiding something, sometimes about feelings or secrets, while "explicitly" emphasizes precision and clarity of words.)
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plainly (Slightly more old-fashioned or formal in some uses; can suggest simple language, while "explicitly" stresses lack of ambiguity.)
Antónimos
implicitly (Means that something is suggested or understood without being directly said, which is the opposite of saying it explicitly.)
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vaguely (Means in an unclear or not detailed way, which contrasts with the very clear and direct nature of "explicitly".)
Temas
communication
|education
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definição
In a very clear and direct way, so people cannot misunderstand.
In a way that is clear, direct, and leaves no room for doubt or misunderstanding.
C1
2
Padrão de uso:
[something] is explicitly [adjective]
The film is explicitly violent and is not suitable for young children.
A film kendőzetlenül ábrázolja az erőszakot, ezért nem való kisgyerekeknek.
Some parents complained that the lyrics were explicitly sexual.
Néhány szülő panaszkodott, hogy a dalszöveg kendőzetlenül szexuális tartalmú.
Websites with explicitly pornographic material are blocked on this network.
The documentary does not show war explicitly; it only implies the violence.
The streaming service warns viewers about explicitly graphic scenes before the episode starts.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The movie is explicitly violent, so I do not want my kids to watch it.
A film kendőzetlenül ábrázolja az erőszakot, ezért nem szeretném, ha a gyerekeim megnéznék.
This song is explicitly sexual and is not on the radio.
Ez a dal kendőzetlenül szexuális tartalmú, ezért nem játsszák a rádióban.
The website has explicitly pornographic photos.
The game is not explicitly violent, but it still feels scary.
The teacher said the film is not explicitly about sex, but there are some adult jokes.
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that when talking about media ratings, "explicitly" often suggests a strong level of sexual or violent detail. They sometimes use only "sexual" or "violent" and miss the idea of degree, for example saying *"The film is sexual"* instead of *"The film is explicitly sexual"* when they want to stress clear and direct sexual content. Another mistake is using the adjective "explicit" where the adverb is needed, for example *"The video is very explicit sexual"* instead of *"The video is explicitly sexual"*.
Significado
with clear sexual or violent detail
Colocações
explicitly sexual
|explicitly violent
|explicitly pornographic
|explicitly graphic
Sinónimos
graphically (Often used for violent or disturbing detail; "explicitly" is common for both sexual and violent content and is more neutral/technical in ratings.)
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openly (Can refer to not hiding sexual content, but does not by itself imply the strong level of detail that "explicitly" suggests.)
Antónimos
implicitly (Sex or violence may be suggested but not shown directly, which contrasts with being shown explicitly.)
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suggestively (Hints at sexual ideas without showing them directly, which is the opposite of "explicitly sexual" content.)
Temas
media
|entertainment
|culture
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definição
Showing sexual or violent things in a very clear way, without trying to hide them.
In a way that shows sexual or violent details very clearly, without hiding or softening them.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
explicitly
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈɪsɪtli/
US/ɪksplˈɪsɪtli/
Sílabas e acento
ex - pli - citly (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pli)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: explicitly
- Plural: explicitlies
Família de palavras
Forms
explicitlies
noun
Core family
explicit
adjective B2
Related words
explicitness
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
implicit
adjective B2
implicitly
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
explicate
verb
explication
noun
Expressões
explicitly sexual content
1/ɪksplˈɪsɪtli sˈɛkʃuəl kˈɑntɛnt/
fixed phrase
media with clear sexual material
Media (like films, songs, or websites) that clearly shows or describes sexual activity or sexual body parts.
Exemplos
- The website warns users that it contains explicitly sexual content.
- Streaming services often restrict explicitly sexual content for younger viewers.
explicitly state that
1/ɪksplˈɪsɪtli stˈeɪt ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
say something clearly and directly
To say or write something in a very clear and direct way, so there is no doubt about it.
Exemplos
- The policy explicitly states that employees must report any safety issues immediately.
- The handbook explicitly states that smoking is not allowed anywhere in the building.