explicit

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   Very specific, clear, or detailed.

   • I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
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   Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic through clear and direct expressions.euphemistic

   • The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.

syn. clear · direct · explicit · express · monosemic · monosemous · patent · plain · specific · unambiguous · unequivocal · univocal

ant. ambiguous · equivocal · implicit · implied · polysemous · polysemic · unexplicit · vague

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   The final few words of a text.

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   Used at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.obsolete