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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Explicit \Ex"pli*cit\ [LL., an abbreviation of explicitus (est liber) the book (which anciently was a roll of parchment) is unfolded (and, of course, ''finished''). See {Explicit}, adjective] A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Explicit \Ex*plic"it\, adjective [L. explicitus; p. p. of explicare to unfold: cf. F. explicite. See {Explicate}, {Exploit}.]
1. Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly stated; plain in language; open to the understanding; clear; not obscure or ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as, an explicit declaration. Opposite of {implicit}.
The language of the charter was too explicit to admit of a doubt. --Bancroft.
2. Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; -- applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement.
{Explicit function}. (Math.) See under {Function}.
Syn: Express; clear; plain; open; unreserved; unambiguous.
Usage: {Explicit}, {Express}. Explicit denotes a setting forth in the plainest language, so that the meaning can not be misunderstood; as, an explicit promise. Express is stronger than explicit: it adds force to clearness. An express promise or engagement is not only unambiguous, but stands out in bold relief, with the most binding hold on the conscience. An explicit statement; a clear and explicit notion; explicit direction; no words can be more explicit. An explicit command; an express prohibition. ''An express declaration goes forcibly and directly to the point. An explicit declaration leaves nothing ambiguous.'' --C. J. Smith.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
explicit
adjective
1: precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes" [syn: {expressed}] [ant: {implicit}]
2: in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term [syn: {denotative}]
From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:
139 Moby Thesaurus words for "explicit": absolute, accurate, admitting no exception, all-out, apparent, artless, bluff, blunt, broad, brusque, candid, categorical, categorically, certain, clean-cut, clear, clear as crystal, clear as day, clear-cut, coherent, complete, conclusive, connected, consistent, correct, crisp, crystal-clear, crystalline, decided, decisive, defined, definite, definitely, definitive, determinate, direct, discernible, distinct, downright, entire, evident, exact, explicitly, express, final, fixed, flat, flat-out, forthright, frank, frankhearted, free, free-speaking, free-spoken, free-tongued, genuine, global, heart-to-heart, implicit, inappealable, indisputable, indubitable, ingenuous, limpid, loud and clear, lucid, luminous, manifest, noticeable, observable, obvious, open, open-and-shut, openhearted, out-and-out, outright, outspoken, palpable, patent, pellucid, perceivable, perceptible, peremptory, perfect, perspicuous, plain, plain as day, plain-spoken, positive, precise, round, seeable, self-evident, self-explaining, self-explanatory, simple, sincere, specific, specifically, stated, straight, straight-out, straightforward, sure, tangible, to be seen, total, translucent, transparent, transpicuous, unambiguous, unchecked, uncircumscribed, unconditional, unconditioned, unconfused, unconstrained, understandable, undoubting, unequivocal, unguarded, unhampered, unhesitating, univocal, unlimited, unmistakable, unmitigated, unqualified, unquestioning, unreserved, unrestrained, unrestricted, unwaivable, utter, visible, well-defined, whole, without exception, without reserve
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