explicitness

IPA/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtnəs/
IPA/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtnəs/

explicitness — noun

1. A way of communicating or writing in which ideas are stated clearly and directly

1.名詞B2
釋義

A way of communicating or writing in which ideas are stated clearly and directly, without any vagueness or room for confusion.

例句

The explicitness of the rental contract helped the landlord and tenant avoid any future disputes.

explicitness + of + noun as subject

The explicitness of the teacher's feedback helped Rafael fix each weak spot in his essay.

同義詞
  • clarity

    more general term; can describe sounds, images, liquids too

  • directness

    focuses on straightforward manner rather than completeness of detail

  • precision

    emphasises exactness and accuracy rather than openness

  • specificity

    highlights the level of particular detail given

反義詞
  • vagueness

    the quality of being unclear or not fully stated

  • ambiguity

    the quality of having more than one possible meaning

用法筆記

Frequently used with a prepositional phrase beginning with 'of' to specify what is being expressed clearly.

常見錯誤

❌The clarity of the instructions helped us.' (when meaning nothing is left out).
✅The explicitness of the instructions helped us.
💡'Clarity' means easy to understand; 'explicitness' means every detail is stated openly, with nothing implied.

2. The quality of presenting sexual content or violent scenes in a highly direct an

2.名詞B2
釋義

The quality of presenting sexual content or violent scenes in a highly direct and thorough manner that some people may find shocking.

例句

The explicitness of the film's violent scenes made several audience members leave the theater.

explicitness + of + possessive noun phrase

Nicholas complained about the explicitness of the dating app advertisement shown before the evening news.

collocation: complain about the explicitness

同義詞
  • graphicness

    more informal; emphasises vivid, sometimes disturbing detail

  • frankness

    can be positive or neutral; suggests honesty rather than excess

  • bluntness

    focuses on lack of softening rather than level of detail

反義詞
  • subtlety

    the quality of being indirect, delicate, or understated

  • discretion

    careful and reserved behaviour in what is shown or said

用法筆記

Commonly used in discussions of media ratings, censorship debates, and age restrictions. Often carries a negative connotation of being excessive or inappropriate.

常見錯誤

❌The explicitness of the book is why it won a literary prize.' (unclear which sense).
✅The explicitness of the novel's violent descriptions led to it being banned in several countries.
💡Specify the type of content (sexual/violent) to make the meaning clear.