fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothing merely implied; unequivocal

explicit instructions; an explicit act of violence; explicit language.

clearly developed or formulated

explicit knowledge; explicit belief.

definite and unreserved in expression; outspoken

He was quite explicit as to what he expected us to do for him.

described or shown in realistic detail

explicit sexual scenes.

having sexual acts or nudity clearly depicted

explicit movies; explicit books.

Mathematics . (of a function) having the dependent variable expressed directly in terms of the independent variables, as y = 3 x + 4. Compare implicit ( def. 4 ) .

adjective

ambiguous , confused , equivocal , implicit , indefinite , obscure , unspecific , vague

adjective

absolute , accurate , categorical , certain , clean-cut , clear , clear-cut , correct , definite , definitive , direct , distinct , exact , express , frank , lucid , obvious , on the nose * , open , outspoken , patent , perspicuous , plain , positive , precise , stated , straightforward , sure , understandable , unequivocal , unqualified , unreservednotes:implicit means implied though not directly expressed; explicit means precisely and clearly expressed , decided , specific , unambiguous , categoric , pointed , unmistakable