English · Word Candidate

explicit

/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: explicits

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Very specific, clear, or detailed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

rất cụ thể, rõ ràng hoặc chi tiết

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Adjective

I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic through clear and direct expressions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chứa nội dung có thể được coi là xúc phạm hoặc đồ họa qua biểu đạt rõ ràng và trực tiếp

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Adjective

The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The final few words of a text.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vài từ cuối cùng của một văn bản

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “explicit” mean?

Very specific, clear, or detailed.

Is “explicit” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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