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Implicitly: meaning, definitions and examples

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implicitly

 

[ ɪmˈplɪsɪtli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in communication

In a way that is not directly or expressly stated; in a way that is suggested or implied.

Synonyms

implied, indirectly, tacitly

Examples of usage

  • She implicitly agreed to the terms of the contract by signing it.
  • His silence implicitly indicated his disapproval of the plan.
Context #2 | Adverb

in behavior

In a way that is not openly acknowledged but can be inferred from someone's actions.

Synonyms

unacknowledged, unspoken

Examples of usage

  • He implicitly admitted his mistake by apologizing.
  • She implicitly trusted him to handle the situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "implicitly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implicitamente

🇮🇳 परोक्ष रूप से

🇩🇪 implizit

🇮🇩 secara implisit

🇺🇦 неявно

🇵🇱 niejawnie

🇯🇵 暗黙のうちに (あんもくのうちに)

🇫🇷 implicitement

🇪🇸 implícitamente

🇹🇷 örtük olarak

🇰🇷 암묵적으로 (암묵적으로)

🇸🇦 ضمنيًا

🇨🇿 implicitně

🇸🇰 implicitne

🇨🇳 隐含地 (yǐnhán de)

🇸🇮 implicitno

🇮🇸 óbeint

🇰🇿 жанама түрде

🇬🇪 არაპირდაპირ

🇦🇿 dolayı olaraq

🇲🇽 implícitamente

Etymology

The word 'implicitly' originated from the Latin word 'implicitus', meaning 'entwined' or 'involved'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in English to describe something that is suggested or understood without being directly expressed. The adverb 'implicitly' gained popularity in the English language in the 17th century and has since been commonly used in various contexts.

See also: implicit.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,987 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.