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implicit

/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/adjective3 syllables

Implicit means: implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something.

Synonyms for implicit22

adjective, as in implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

inexplicit, implicit in, inherent, underlying, silent, tacit, understood, unexpressed, unsaid, unstated, unuttered, unverbalized, unverbalised, unvoiced, unspoken, connotative, covert

adjective, as in being without doubt or reserve

unquestioning, absolute

also used for implicit

implied, intrinsic, unconditional

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Opposites of implicit

explicit

What does implicit mean?2

adjective

1

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something“an implicit agreement not to raise the subject”

2

being without doubt or reserve“implicit trust”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with implicit?3

three syllables

explicitillicitcomplicit
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Implicit in a sentence

  • We had an implicit agreement that we would support each other.Luornu
  • That's implicit. You don't need to state it explicitly.AlanF_US
  • Some implicit elements can be made explicit.AlanF_US

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