Explicit

a.	1.	A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.
	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.

Adj.	1.	explicit - precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes" Synonyms: expressed Antonyms: implicit, inexplicit - implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; "an implicit agreement not to raise the subject"; "there was implicit criticism in his voice"; "anger was implicit in the argument"; "the oak is implicit in the acorn"
	2.	explicit - in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term Synonyms: denotative

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