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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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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 klar
clear
'klar' and 'explizit' can both mean that something can be understood without doubt. 'klar' is more general and fits explanations, rules, or statements that are easy to understand. 'explizit' more strongly means that something was expressly said or written, and not just implied. The word often sounds somewhat more formal. If a statement is simply easy to understand, people usually say 'klar'. If it is important that something was named directly and explicitly, 'explizit' is more precise.
explizit
Im Vertrag steht explizit, dass Haustiere erlaubt sind.
The contract explicitly states that pets are allowed.
klar
Für die Prüfung schreibt die Lehrerin eine klare Liste mit allen Themen.
For the exam, the teacher writes a clear list of all the topics.
In real life
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