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Explicit vs Surtext - What's the difference?

explicit | surtext |

As an adjective explicit

is very specific, clear, or detailed.

As a noun surtext is

the explicit or surface meaning of a literary text, as opposed to the subtext.

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

    External links

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    surtext

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (rare) The explicit or surface meaning of a literary text, as opposed to the subtext.

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