Implicit: meaning, definitions and examples

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implicit

[ ɪmˈplɪsɪt ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.