1. clearly and directly stated; leaving nothing implied or uncertain
2. containing graphic or detailed depictions of violence or sexual content
Usage: often used in media ratings

Examples

• The contract contains explicit terms about payment deadlines.
• She gave explicit instructions on how to operate the machine.
• The teacher made it explicit that late assignments would not be accepted.
• The movie received an R rating due to explicit violence.
• His explicit criticism of the policy surprised everyone.
• The manual provides explicit steps for installation.
• The warning label was explicit about the dangers of misuse.