EXPLICITS
EXPLICIT
Ex"pli*cit. Etym: [LL., an abbreviation of explicitus (est liber) the
book (which anciently was a roll of parchment) is unfolded (and, of
course, "finished"). See Explicit, a.]
Definition: A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a
book to indicate the end.
Ex*plic"it, a. Etym: [L. explicitus; p.p. of explicare to unfold: cf.
F. explicite. See Explicate, Exploit.]
1. Not implied merely, or conveyed by implication; distinctly stated;
plain in language; open to the understanding; clear; not obscure or
ambiguous; express; unequivocal; as, an explicit declaration.
The language of the charter was too explicit to admit of a doubt.
Bancroft.
2. Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken;
– applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his
statement. Explicit function. (Math.) See under Function.
Syn.
– Express; clear; plain; open; unreserved; unambiguous.
– Explicit, Express. Explicit denotes a setting forth in the
plainest, language, so that the meaning can not be misunderstood; as,
an explicit promise. Express is stronger than explicit: it adds force
to clearness. An express promise or engagement is not only
unambiguous, but stands out in bold relief, with the most binding
hold on the conscience. An explicit statement; a clear and explicit
notion; explicit direction; no words can be more explicit. An
explicit command; an express prohibition. "An express declaration
goes forcibly and directly to the point. An explicit declaration
leaves nothing ambiguous." C. J. Smith.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition