explicit
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/
ex · pli · cit
ɪk · ˈsplɪ · sɪt
English Definition
adj. clear, fully stated
Significado en Español
explícito
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
rõ ràng, tường minh
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Example Sentence
Please give explicit instructions.
请给出明确说明。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex(out)+plicit(fold)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “explicit” in the following sentence? The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
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A
Vague
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B
Clear
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C
Implied
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D
Ambiguous
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B — Clear.
“explicit” means adj. clear, fully stated
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The recipe gave ______ instructions, listing every single step in detail.
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A
vague
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B
unclear
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C
confusing
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D
explicit
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D — explicit.
“explicit” means adj. clear, fully stated
Common questions about “explicit”
What does “explicit” mean?
explicit — adj. clear, fully stated. In Chinese: 直言的，明确的.
How do you pronounce “explicit”?
explicit is pronounced /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · pli · cit.
How do you use “explicit” in a sentence?
Please give explicit instructions. (请给出明确说明。)
What are synonyms for “explicit”?
clear, specific — all close in meaning to explicit (adj. clear, fully stated).
Is “explicit” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. explicit appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “explicit”?
ex(out)+plicit(fold)
