ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsEexplicit
ISEE/SSATmedium
explicit
Meaning: clearly and directly stated
explicit in a sentence
How explicit is used in real sentences:
The rules were explicit about when students could revise the essay.
The contract was explicit about who would pay for repairs.
“The council posted explicit rules listing stall fees, closing times, and penalties in plain language.”
— from the passage The Thursday Exchange
Synonyms for explicit
Other words for explicit — clear, direct and specific — carry the same meaning.
- clear
- direct
- specific
Antonyms of explicit
Words that mean the opposite of explicit:
- vague
- unstated
- unclear
Where it comes from
From Latin explicare, meaning 'to unfold' or 'make clear.'
Word parts
- plic/plex — fold, weave
explicit: ex- (out) + plic (fold) + -itus (having been)
Memory hook
Explicit directions explain exactly what is meant.