Synonyms of explicit
14 similar words · 10 opposite words
Another word for explicit is specific. Other synonyms of explicit are express, direct, unambiguous, clear and patent. The opposite of explicit is unexplicit.
Synonyms and similar words for explicit
adjectiveVery specific, clear, or detailed.
adjectiveContaining material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic...
adjectiveMore synonyms
- clearFree of ambiguity or doubt; easily understood.
- directImmediate; express; plain; unambiguous.
- monosemic
- monosemousHaving only one meaning or interpretation.
- patentExplicit and obvious.
- plainEvident to one's senses or reason; manifest, clear, unmistakable.
- specificExplicit or definite.
- unambiguousClear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.
- unequivocal
- univocal
Opposite of explicit
adjectiveVery specific, clear, or detailed.
- implicit
- unexplicitNot explicit, relatively ambiguous.
- vague
adjectiveContaining material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic...
- circumspectCarefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.
nounThe final few words of a text.
- incipitThe first few words of a text, especially its first line.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- ambiguous
- equivocal
- impliedSuggested without being stated directly; implicated or hinted at.
- polysemousSynonym of polysemic.
- polysemicHaving a number of senses (meanings) or understandings.
Meaning of explicit
- adjective Very specific, clear, or detailed.
- adjective Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic through clear and direct expressions.
- noun The final few words of a text.
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Questions about synonyms of explicit
- What is another word for explicit?
- Explicit has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as specific, express, direct, unambiguous, clear, patent and plain.
- What is the opposite of explicit?
- The opposite of explicit is unexplicit. Other antonyms of explicit are implied.
- What does explicit mean?
- Explicit means very specific, clear, or detailed.
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