Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

Phrase

Noun

The word "explicit" can be used as adjective, adjective, phrase and noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

circumspect implicit implicit

Derived Terms

explicit function explicit modeling explicitally explicitate explicitation explicitization explicitize explicitly explicitness hyperexplicit inexplicit nonexplicit overexplicit semiexplicit sexplicit

Context

euphemism

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

distinct obvious overt

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

definitive

Related Terms

blunt explicate explication explicator explicitly specify

Related Terms

clear definite denotative detail explicate explication explicator explicitly graphic offensive overt specific unequivocal

Similar Terms

declared definite definitive denotative denotive express express graphic graphic hard core hard-core hardcore literal open overt stated stated unambiguous unequivocal unequivocal univocal

Synonym Network

denotative express raunchy

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