explicit
gb/ɪksplˈɪsɪt/ us/ɪksplˈɪsɪt/
B2
Inglês
~ 6400
Aceções
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adjective
B2
property
1
clear, detailed, and direct
Said or written in a very clear, direct way, so people cannot easily misunderstand it.
Padrão de uso:
be explicit about [something]; an explicit [statement/instruction/requirement]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse “explicit” with “implicit.” “Explicit” means something is clearly said or written; “implicit” means it is only suggested or understood. Another common mistake is using “very clear” instead of “explicit” in formal writing; in many formal contexts, “explicit” is more natural and precise.
Sinónimos
clear (More general and common; does not always suggest the strong, detailed directness that “explicit” has.)
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unambiguous (Emphasizes that only one meaning is possible; slightly more technical or formal than “explicit.”)
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direct (Focuses on straightforward manner of expression, sometimes with a social or emotional tone rather than detail.)
Antónimos
implicit (Means that something is suggested or understood without being directly stated.)
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vague (Emphasizes lack of clarity or detail, where “explicit” emphasizes strong clarity and detail.)
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ambiguous (Means that something can have more than one meaning, the opposite of the single, clear meaning of “explicit.”)
Colocações
explicit instructions
|explicit statement
|explicit consent
|explicit reference
|be explicit about
|make it explicit
Temas
communication
|work
|law
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The contract is explicit about who is responsible for maintenance costs.
- Please be explicit in your email about what support you need.
- The teacher gave explicit instructions so nobody would make the same mistake again.
- The report makes it explicit that further funding is required.
- Her apology was not explicit enough to convince the board.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The rules are very explicit, so everyone understands them.
- He was not explicit about the date, so we got confused.
- My boss gave explicit instructions to finish the work today.
- The teacher was explicit about what will be on the test.
- You should be explicit when you say how you feel.
adjective
B2
property
2
showing sex or violence clearly
Showing sex or strong violence in a very clear, direct way in a book, movie, song, or picture, so it is not suitable for children.
Padrão de uso:
explicit [content/lyrics/images/scenes]; sexually explicit [material/photos/videos]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think “explicit” in this sense only means “clear.” But when used about movies, songs, or images, it usually means there is clear sex, nudity, strong language, or strong violence, not just that the story is easy to understand.
Sinónimos
graphic (Often suggests shocking or very detailed descriptions or images of sex or violence; slightly more emotional in tone.)
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pornographic (Refers specifically to sexual material intended to cause sexual excitement; narrower and stronger than “explicit.”)
Antónimos
clean (Informally describes media without offensive language, sex, or strong violence.)
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censored (Describes material that has had explicit parts removed or hidden.)
Colocações
explicit content
|sexually explicit
|explicit lyrics
|explicit images
|explicit sex scenes
|parental advisory: explicit content
Temas
media
|entertainment
|society
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|relationships
Exemplos
- This movie contains explicit content and is not suitable for children.
- Some streaming services mark shows with explicit language or sexual content.
- The song was released in both explicit and clean versions.
- The website was taken down for hosting sexually explicit images.
- Viewers were warned about explicit scenes of violence before the documentary started.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The video has explicit content, so you must be over 18.
- My parents do not want me to listen to songs with explicit lyrics.
- The book includes some sexually explicit pictures.
- This game is very violent and explicit.
- They showed an explicit sex scene in the film.
adjective
technical
C1
property
3
fully and directly specified (technical)
Given in a complete and direct way in a formula, rule, or program, so you do not need extra steps to find it.
Padrão de uso:
an explicit [formula/function/definition/statement/type]
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that in technical writing “explicit” has a very specific contrast with “implicit,” especially in mathematics and computing. It does not refer to sex or violence in this context.
Sinónimos
direct (In technical fields, often used similarly, but may not always emphasize that all details are fully written out.)
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fully specified (Longer technical phrase highlighting that all necessary details are present.)
Antónimos
implicit (In technical use, means something is given indirectly or defined in terms of a condition or relationship, not written out directly.)
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implicit function (Specific mathematical opposite of an explicit function; defined by an equation instead of y = f(x).)
Colocações
explicit formula
|explicit function
|explicit definition
|explicit method
|explicit type
|explicit cast
Temas
science
|technology
|mathematics
|programming
|education
Exemplos
- The algorithm requires an explicit formula for the probability distribution.
- This library enforces explicit type declarations for all variables.
- We derived an explicit expression for the cost as a function of time.
- The database schema includes an explicit definition of each relationship.
- Use an explicit cast here to avoid unexpected type conversions.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- In math, an explicit formula lets you find the answer in one step.
- The program needs an explicit rule to sort the data.
- Some languages require explicit types for all variables.
- The teacher gave an explicit example of the method.
- We wrote an explicit function for the total cost.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
explicit
IPA
GB/ɪksplˈɪsɪt/
US/ɪksplˈɪsɪt/
Sílabas e acento
ex - pli - cit (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pli)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: explicit
Família de palavras
Core family
explicitly
adverb 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
be explicit about [something]
1/bˈi ɪksplˈɪsɪt əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
be very clear about something
To say or write exactly what you mean about a particular thing, with no hidden meaning.
Exemplos
- Try to be explicit about your expectations with your team.
- The agreement is explicit about how disagreements will be resolved.
- Teachers should be explicit about how students will be graded.
explicit content
1/ɪksplˈɪsɪt kˈɑntɛnt/
fixed phrase
media with clear sex or violence
Words, pictures, video, or music that clearly show sex, strong language, or strong violence, usually not OK for children.
Exemplos
- The app lets parents block explicit content for younger users.
- This video contains explicit content and may be disturbing to some viewers.
- Streaming services must clearly label shows with explicit content.
explicit lyrics
1/ɪksplˈɪsɪt lˈɪɹɪks/
fixed phrase
song words with strong content
Words in a song that include clear sex, swearing, or strong violence, and are not suitable for children.
Exemplos
- The album cover has a warning about explicit lyrics.
- Radio stations often play edited versions of songs with explicit lyrics.
- Parents can use filters to block songs with explicit lyrics.
make [something] explicit
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ ɪksplˈɪsɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
state something clearly and directly
To say or write something in a clear, direct way so that it is not just guessed or understood.
Exemplos
- The policy should make explicit what data is collected and why.
- She made it explicit that overtime would not be paid.
- We need to make these assumptions explicit in the report.
sexually explicit
1/sˈɛkʃuəli ɪksplˈɪsɪt/
fixed phrase
clearly showing sexual content
Showing sex or sexual body parts in a clear, open way.
Exemplos
- The website was shut down for hosting sexually explicit material.
- The website contained sexually explicit material and required age verification.
- Some people felt the film was too sexually explicit for a teenage audience.
- Some parents complained that the lyrics were too sexually explicit for children.
- These photos are sexually explicit and must be kept private.
- The book was banned in some countries for its sexually explicit scenes.