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implicit

 

[ ɪmˈplɪsɪt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inference

Implied though not plainly expressed; inherent in the nature of something.

Synonyms

inferred, tacit, understood, unspoken

Examples of usage

  • He had an implicit trust in her abilities.
  • The agreement was based on implicit understanding.
  • She gave implicit instructions for the project.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Suggesting, but not plainly expressed; implied.

Synonyms

hinted, implied, suggested

Examples of usage

  • She gave him an implicit warning.
  • His implicit request for help was clear.

Translations

Translations of the word "implicit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implícito

🇮🇳 अंतर्निहित

🇩🇪 implizit

🇮🇩 implisit

🇺🇦 неявний

🇵🇱 implikowany

🇯🇵 暗黙の

🇫🇷 implicite

🇪🇸 implícito

🇹🇷 örtük

🇰🇷 암묵적인

🇸🇦 ضمني

🇨🇿 implicitní

🇸🇰 implicitný

🇨🇳 隐含的

🇸🇮 implicitno

🇮🇸 óbeinn

🇰🇿 астарлы

🇬🇪 ნაგულისხმევი

🇦🇿 dolayı

🇲🇽 implícito

Etymology

The word 'implicit' comes from the Latin word 'implicitus', which means 'entangled'. In English, the word started to be used in the mid-17th century to describe something that is hinted at or suggested without being explicitly stated. Over time, 'implicit' has become a common term in various fields, including psychology, philosophy, and linguistics.

See also: implicitly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,063 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.