Explicit
Explicit , adjective
[Late Latin, an abbreviation of explicitus (est liber) the book (which anciently was a roll of parchment) is unfolded (and, of course, “finished”). See Explicit, a.]
A word formerly used (as finis is now) at the conclusion of a book to indicate the end.
finished
Explicit , adjective
[Latin explicitus; past participle of explicare to unfold: compare French 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. Opposite of implicit.
The language of the charter was too explicit to admit of a doubt.
2.
Having no disguised meaning or reservation; unreserved; outspoken; -- applied to persons; as, he was earnest and explicit in his statement.