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Definition of explicitness

explicitness

/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt.nəs/
ex · plic · it · ness
Adverb:explicitly
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Adjective:explicit
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explicitness Lexical Profile

explicitness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being clear, direct, and exact, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

"The legal contract was praised for its explicitness regarding each party's financial obligations."

2

The quality of describing or portraying nudity, sexuality, or graphic subject matter in unreserved detail.

Example

"The film rating board expressed concern over the explicitness of several scenes in the uncut version."

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• Rhymes for explicitness

• Nearby Words

explicably
explicit
explicitly
explicitness
explodable
explode
exploder

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'explicit' plus the noun suffix '-ness'. 'Explicit' derives from Latin 'explicitus', the past participle of 'explicare', meaning 'to unfold' or 'to explain'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Explicitness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/explicitness
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