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ex·plic·it

explicit

 
 
pronunciation:
ihk splI siht
part of speech: adjective
definition: said or written in a clear and direct way.
We gave you explicit instructions not to use the computer.
synonyms:
blunt, direct, express, plain
antonyms:
vague
similar words:
bold, definite, factual, frank, full, precise
derivations: explicitly (adv.), explicitness (n.)