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Learn “Explicit”

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Explicit

adjective/ik-SPLIS-it/

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.

In context

She was explicit about the rules before the game began.

Remember it

Ex- (out) plus 'plic' (fold), explicit ideas are unfolded fully out in the open.

Use it well

Explicit means openly stated; its opposite 'implicit' means only hinted at.