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Discriminatory vs Explicit - What's the difference?

discriminatory | explicit |

As adjectives the difference between discriminatory and explicit

is that discriminatory is of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses) while explicit is very specific, clear, or detailed.

discriminatory

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to discrimination (in all senses).
  • Showing prejudice or bias.
  • explicit

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Very specific, clear, or detailed.
  • I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
  • (euphemism) Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.
  • The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.
  • (obsolete)
  • Synonyms

    * express, manifest, overt * (containing offensive material) raunchy

    Antonyms

    * implicit, unexplicit, vague * (containing offensive material) circumspect

    Derived terms

    * explicitation * explicitly * explicitness