Explicit definition

Explicit

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WordNet

(1) Precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

"Explicit instructions"

"She made her wishes explicit"

"Explicit sexual scenes"

(2) In accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term

WiktionaryText

First attested 1609, from , from , a past participle of , from + . Pornographic sense is from 1971.

very specific, clear, or detailed

I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic

The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.