The difference between Explicit and Implicit
When used as adjectives, explicit means very specific, clear, or detailed, whereas implicit means implied indirectly, without being directly expressed.
check bellow for the other definitions of Explicit and Implicit
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Explicit as an adjective:
Very specific, clear, or detailed.
Examples:
"I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway."
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Explicit as an adjective (euphemism):
Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.
Examples:
"The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex."
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Implicit as an adjective:
Implied indirectly, without being directly expressed
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Implicit as an adjective:
Contained in the essential nature of something but not openly shown
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Implicit as an adjective:
Having no reservations or doubts; unquestioning or unconditional; usually said of faith or trust.
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Implicit as an adjective (obsolete):
entangled, twisted together.
Compare words:
Compare with synonyms and related words:
- explicit vs express
- explicit vs manifest
- explicit vs overt
- explicit vs implicit
- explicit vs unexplicit
- explicit vs vague
- explicit vs raunchy
- circumspect vs explicit
- implicit vs implied
- implicit vs unspoken
- implicit vs inherent
- implicit vs intrinsic
- implicit vs unconditional
- implicit vs unquestioning