Explicit
Explicit adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.
Illustrative and explicit are semantically related in apparent topic. In some cases you can use "Illustrative" instead an adjective "Explicit".
Nearby Word: explicitly
Illustrative
Illustrative adjective - Serving to explain.
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Synonyms for Illustrative
Explicit and illustrative are semantically related in apparent topic. Sometimes you can use "Explicit" instead an adjective "Illustrative".
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Related pairs
- clear and explicit
- clear and illustrative
- detailed and explicit
- detailed and illustrative
- unrestrained and explicit
- unrestrained and illustrative
- particular and explicit
- particular and illustrative
- expressive and explicit
- expressive and illustrative
- specific and explicit
- specific and illustrative
- distinct and explicit
- distinct and illustrative
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