| Main Entry: | explicit |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | specific, unambiguous |
Synonyms: |
absolute, accurate, categorical, certain, clean-cut, clear, clear-cut, correct, definite, definitive, direct, distinct, exact, express, frank, lucid, obvious, on the nose, open, outspoken, patent, perspicuous, plain, positive, precise, stated, straightforward, sure, understandable, unequivocal, unqualified, unreserved |
| Notes: | implicit means implied though not directly expressed; explicit means precisely and clearly expressed |
Antonyms: |
ambiguous, confused, equivocal, implicit, indefinite, obscure, unspecific, vague |
| Main Entry: | accurate |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | precise |
Synonyms: |
authentic, careful, close, concrete, correct, defined, definite, deft, detailed, discriminating, discriminative, distinct, exact, explicit, factual, faithful, genuine, judicious, just, literal, matter-of-fact, methodical, meticulous, on the button, on the money, on the nose, particular, proper, punctilious, punctual, regular, right, rigid, rigorous, scientific, scrupulous, severe, sharp, skillful, solid, specific, strict, systematic, true, ultraprecise, unerring, unmistakable, veracious |
Antonyms: |
careless, faulty, inaccurate, lax, vague |
| Main Entry: | blunt |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | straightforward |
Synonyms: |
abrupt, bluff, brief, brusque, candid, crusty, curt, discourteous, explicit, forthright, frank, gruff, impolite, matter-of-fact, outspoken, plain-spoken, rude, short, snappy, snippy, tactless, trenchant, unceremonious, uncivil, unpolished |
Antonyms: |
polite, subtle, tactful |
| Main Entry: | broad |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | full, obvious |
Synonyms: |
apparent, clear, explicit, open, plain, straightforward, undisguised, unequivocal |
Antonyms: |
empty, restricted |
| Main Entry: | clean-cut |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | neat, clearly outlined |
Synonyms: |
categorical, chiseled, clear, definite, definitive, etched, explicit, express, sharp, specific, unambiguous, well-defined |
Antonyms: |
ruffled |
| Main Entry: | clear |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | understandable, apparent |
Synonyms: |
apprehensible, audible, clear-cut, coherent, comprehensible, conspicuous, crystal, definite, distinct, evident, explicit, express, graspable, incontrovertible, intelligible, knowable, legible, loud enough, lucent, lucid, manifest, obvious, open and shut, palpable, patent, perceptible, perspicuous, plain, precise, pronounced, readable, recognizable, sharp, simple, spelled out, straightforward, transparent, transpicuous, unambiguous, unblurred, uncomplicated, unequivocal, unmistakable, unquestionable |
Antonyms: |
ambiguous, indistinct, mysterious, obscure, unintelligible, vague |
| Main Entry: | clear-cut |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | definite |
Synonyms: |
assured, categorical, crystalline, decided, definitive, distinct, evident, explicit, express, indubitable, lucent, lucid, obvious, plain, precise, pronounced, sharp-cut, specific, straightforward, unambiguous, undisputed, undoubted, unequivocal, unquestioned, well-defined |
Antonyms: |
ambiguous, fuzzy, indefinite, vague |
| Main Entry: | comprehensible |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | understandable |
Synonyms: |
apprehensible, clear, coherent, comprehendible, conceivable, explicit, fathomable, graspable, intelligible, knowable, lucid, luminous, plain |
Antonyms: |
exclusive, incomplete, nonunderstandable, unintelligible |
| Main Entry: | concrete |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | actual, factual |
Synonyms: |
accurate, corporeal, definite, detailed, explicit, material, objective, particular, precise, real, sensible, solid, specific, substantial, tangible |
| Notes: | cement comes from Latin caementum 'chips of stone'; cement is an ingredient of concrete, but is not a synonym; cement should be pronounced suh-MENT |
Antonyms: |
abstract, ideal, immaterial, intangible |
| Main Entry: | decided |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | certain, definite |
Synonyms: |
absolute, assured, categorical, cinched, clear, clear-cut, clinched, destined, determined, distinct, emphatic, explicit, express, fated, for sure, in the bag, indisputable, nailed, on ice, positive, prearranged, predetermined, pronounced, resolved, runaway, settled, sure, unalterable, unambiguous, undeniable, undisputed, unequivocal, unmistakable, unquestionable |
Antonyms: |
indefinite, uncertain, undecided |