explizit
explicit
Expressly, clearly, and unambiguously formulated, leaving no doubt or room for interpretation.
EXAMPLE
In der E-Mail stand explizit, dass die Frist heute endet.
The email explicitly stated that the deadline ends today.
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Meanings
explizit
explicit
Refers to the open and direct depiction of sexuality or violence.
EXAMPLE
Der Film ist wegen seiner expliziten Szenen erst ab 18 Jahren freigegeben.
The film is rated 18+ because of its explicit scenes.
Usage tips
Style and register
'Explizit' (explicit) is a rather formal word that is often used in written language or in an educated context. It emphasizes that something is said very clearly and without room for interpretation.
EXAMPLE
Der Vertrag muss explizit erwähnen, wer die Kosten trägt.
The contract must explicitly mention who bears the costs.
Context clue
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'explizit' (explicit) from the context. If it is about communication or instructions, it means 'ausdrücklich' (expressly/explicitly). In relation to media such as films or books, it often describes the direct depiction of violence or sexuality.
EXAMPLE
Ich habe ihn explizit darum gebeten, pünktlich zu sein.
I explicitly asked him to be on time.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'ausdrücklich' (explicitly), 'explizit' (explicitly) is often combined with verbs of saying and demanding. Typical phrases are 'etwas explizit sagen' (to say something explicitly), 'explizit erwähnen' (to mention explicitly), or 'explizit fordern' (to explicitly demand).
EXAMPLE
Sie hat explizit gesagt, dass sie nicht gestört werden möchte.
She explicitly said that she does not want to be disturbed.
Compare with
explizit vs eindeutig
clear
Eindeutig describes a statement or result that allows only one clear interpretation. Explizit emphasizes that something has been stated openly and expressly. So a statement can be eindeutig because its content is clear, or explizit because it mentions something directly.
explizit
Die Chefin sagt explizit, dass der Termin verschoben wird.
The boss explicitly says that the appointment will be postponed.
eindeutig
Die Antwort der Chefin ist eindeutig: Der Termin wird verschoben.
The boss's answer is clear: the appointment will be postponed.
In real life
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