esplicita

Esplicita is the feminine singular form of the Italian adjective esplicito, meaning explicit, clear, or plainly stated. It is used to describe statements, explanations, or representations that are direct and unambiguous. The adjective agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number; common pairings include una spiegazione esplicita, una dichiarazione esplicita, or contenuti espliciti for masculine plural nouns.

Etymology and use in Italian. Esplicita derives from the Latin explicitus, the past participle of explicare, meaning to unfold or to explain. In Italian, esplicita is employed across formal and informal registers to emphasize clarity or definiteness. It can describe language that leaves little room for interpretation as well as concrete instructions or data.

Typical contexts. In everyday language, esplicita is used to contrast with implicit meaning: a spiegazione esplicita states all terms directly, while a spiegazione implicita relies on context. In media labeling and policy, the feminine form often appears in phrases such as contenuti espliciti (explicit content), particularly in discussions of sexual, violent, or otherwise mature material. In academic writing, esplicita may be used to describe clearly defined concepts, definitions, or hypotheses.

Relation to related terms. Esplicita is antonymous to implicita, which denotes something implied rather than stated. The masculine and plural forms are esplicito, espliciti, and esplicite, respectively, reflecting standard Italian adjective agreement.

See also: esplicito, implicito, esplicitare.