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Explicit vs Articulated - What's the difference?

explicit | articulated |

As adjectives the difference between explicit and articulated

is that explicit is explicit while articulated is constructed with one or more pivoted joints which allow bending of an otherwise rigid structure.

As a verb articulated is

(articulate).

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

    Related terms

    * explicate * explication * explicator

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    articulated

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (articulate)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Constructed with one or more pivoted joints which allow bending of an otherwise rigid structure.
  • Specifically, describes a vehicle with such joints, e.g. an articulated lorry, articulated bus, or certain kinds of streetcars and trains.

    • Antonyms

    * unarticulated