Middle

explicit

/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

ex · pli · cit ɪk · ˈsplɪ · sɪt

English Definition

adj. clear, fully stated

中文释义

直言的，明确的

Significado en Español

explícito

한국어 뜻

명시적인, 노골적인

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

rõ ràng, tường minh

Example Sentence

Please give explicit instructions.

请给出明确说明。

Synonyms

clear specific

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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.

A Implied
B Vague
C Clear
D Ambiguous

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C — Clear. “explicit” means adj. clear, fully stated

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The recipe gave ______ instructions, listing every single step in detail.

A vague
B unclear
C confusing
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 nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “explicit”?

ex(out)+plicit(fold)

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explicit

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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