Explicit meaning

If you’re in the business of defining and explaining words (which we are), it’s important to know the difference between denotation and connotation. These two terms are easy to confuse because they refer to related concepts. And every word can have both denotation and connotation. So what do they mean? In this article, we’ll explain the difference, give you tips for how to remember it, and provide examples of what both words refer to. ⚡ Quick summary The denotation of a word or expression is its direct meaning. Its connotation consists of the ideas or meanings associated with it or suggested by it. For example, the word homework refers to schoolwork done outside of school—that’s its denotation. For many people, the word has a negative connotation—meaning that the word itself gives them a bad feeling associated with the experience of having to do homework when they’d rather be doing something else. What is the difference between denotation and connotation? The denotation of a word or expression is its explicit or direct meaning, as distinguished from the ideas or meanings associated with it or suggested by it. Simply put, a word’s denotation is what that word means or directly represents. The meaning of denotation becomes more clear when it’s contrasted with connotation. When someone refers to a word’s connotation, they’re referring to what it implies or suggests—or to the secondary meanings or The word connotation is commonly used in the phrases positive connotation and ne...

How is the word explicit distinct from other similar adjectives? Some common synonyms of explicit are definite, express, and specific. While all these words mean "perfectly clear in meaning," explicit implies such verbal plainness and distinctness that there is no need for inference and no room for difficulty in understanding.

Patrick Graybill presented Implicit & Explicit Meaning: Implications for Sign Language Interpreters at StreetLeverage – Live 2015 | Boston. His talk examines how authentic meanings can be implicit or explicit and explores some of the guiding principles for uncovering meaning. You can find the PPT deck for his presentation [Note from StreetLeverage: What follows is an English translation of Patrick’s talk from StreetLeverage – Live 2015 | Boston. We would encourage each of you to watch the video and access Patrick’s talk directly.] National Treasure Good morning, everyone! It’s difficult for me to start after having watched that tribute. I’m truly stunned. To call me a national treasure, however, could be a dubious honor. I have to ask myself whether this means that I’m now a fossil or if I’m still going strong. But, after watching the video [ Freedom to be Authentic This weekend I’ve come to the StreetLeverage conference, but I’m not an interpreter. I’m just a Deaf person, so at first I didn’t know why I would come to such an event. However, yesterday and this morning helped me understand that I can cry. I don’t tend to cry, but I did, because here at StreetLeverage, ASL is allowed to come first. It’s placed above English, and that makes me feel free, inspired, like I can simply be! I feel like I did years and years ago when I was at the National Symposium on Sign Language Research and Teaching (NSSLRT) here in Boston. Prior to that I had been performing a one-man show for...

search our site What Is the Difference between "Explicit" and "Implicit"? "Explicit" and "implicit" are easy to confuse because they are similar-looking words with close meanings. • "Explicit" means direct or clearly expressed. For example: • His demand was explicit. He wants a pay rise. • "Implicit" means implied or expressed indirectly. For example: • His demand was implicit. He hinted at a pay rise. More about "Explicit" and "Implicit" Occasionally, there is confusion over the Explicit The Example sentence with "explicit": • The answer is no. My statement was explicit. • The law was explicit in whose tax rates were to be raised. • Marathon runners set explicit goals. The word "explicit" can usually be replaced with "clear." The Meaning of "Explicit Sexual Content" When used in terms like "explicit sexual content" or "explicit violent material," "explicit" means clearly visible (i.e. not suggested). For example: • The new advertisement contains explicit sexual material. (This means that the advertisement contains actual sex scenes.) By contrast, terms like "implicit sexual content" or "implicit violent material" mean that the sex or violence is implied, not actually shown. Implicit The Example sentence with "implicit": • There is always an implicit threat of violence. • The attention on young middle class protestors was far less direct but often implicit. • A piece of advice always contains an implicit threat, just as a threat always contains an implicit piece of advice....