Tacitly: meaning, definitions and examples
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tacitly
[ ˈtæsɪtli ]
without speaking
Understood or implied without being stated openly, usually referring to an agreement or consent. It is often used to describe how something is done or expressed without words.
Synonyms
implicitly, implicitly, implied, silently
Examples of usage
- She tacitly agreed to the plan by not objecting.
- The company tacitly admitted its mistake by offering a refund.
- The professor tacitly approved the student's project by giving a high grade.
implied consent
Indicating something without explicitly stating it, typically referring to an understanding or acceptance without verbal confirmation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her silence was taken as tacitly agreeing to the terms.
- Their continued collaboration tacitly acknowledged their mutual respect.
- The lack of objections tacitly endorsed the decision.
Translations
Translations of the word "tacitly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tacitamente
🇮🇳 मौन रूप से
🇩🇪 stillschweigend
🇮🇩 diam-diam
🇺🇦 мовчки
🇵🇱 milcząco
🇯🇵 黙って
🇫🇷 tacitement
🇪🇸 tácitamente
🇹🇷 örtülü olarak
🇰🇷 조용히
🇸🇦 بصمت
🇨🇿 mlčky
🇸🇰 mlčky
🇨🇳 默默地
🇸🇮 tiho
🇮🇸 þegjandi
🇰🇿 үндемей
🇬🇪 ჩუმად
🇦🇿 səssizcə
🇲🇽 tácitamente
Word origin
The word 'tacitly' originates from the Latin word 'tacitus,' meaning 'silent' or 'unspoken.' It first appeared in English in the 17th century. The concept of tacit agreement or consent has been recognized in various cultures throughout history, emphasizing the power of unspoken communication.
See also: taciturn.