AWL Sublist 6 · Academic Word

explicit

/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ Syllables: ex·plic·it

English Illustration

Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for doubt or confusion.

Synonyms

clear direct unambiguous

Antonyms

implicit vague

Translations

explicit in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

صريح، واضح

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

شيء قيل بوضوح شديد ولا يترك مجالاً للشك أو سوء الفهم.

Easy Explanation

Explicit means clearly stated. Rubrics give explicit criteria so students understand how essays will be graded.

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Memory TipExplicit explains it — out in the open, not implied.

Contextual Examples

Ethics forms require explicit consent before researchers audio-record interviews with participants.

The syllabus provides explicit learning outcomes aligned with accreditation standards for the programme.

Authors made explicit assumptions about model parameters in the appendix tables for replication.

Word Families & Pronunciation

PART OF SPEECH	FORM
adverb	explicitly
noun	explicitness