implicit
ɪmˈplɪs.ɪt
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Definition of implicit - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
indirectimplied without being directly stated
  • Her approval was implicit in her smile.
implied tacit unspoken
2.
inherentcontained within the nature of something
  • The risks were implicit in the investment.
inherent innate intrinsic
3.
unquestioningDatedhaving complete trust without doubtDated
  • He had implicit faith in his mentor.
absolute unquestioning unreserved
4.
mathematicsTECH.not directly shown using variables in an equationTECH.
  • The equation was implicit, requiring further calculation.
indeterminate unstated
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Expressions with implicit

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belief without questioning or doubting
She had implicit faith in her mentor's guidance.
suggested or understood without being directly stated
The meaning was implicit in her words.
memory influencing actions without conscious awareness
Implicit memory helps you ride a bike without thinking.
mathematical function defined by an equation involving several variables
The circle equation x^2 + y^2 = 1 defines an implicit function..

Origin of implicit

Latin, implicare (to entwine)

Terms with implicit included in their meaning

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communication
underlying or implicit message
implicit
understood without being explicitly stated
implicit
understood without being formally documented
hidden meaning
implicit meaning not directly stated in words
unsaidadj.
implicit
not made explicit or clear
figurative
implicit message or nuance
societal agreement
implicit agreement among members of a society to cooperate for social benefits
communication
implicit message or meaning in communication

Examples of implicit in a sentence

  • The agreement had implicit terms understood by both parties.
  • The meaning was implicit in her words.
  • Implicit assumptions can lead to misunderstandings.
  • The child showed implicit trust in her parents.
  • Their implicit confidence in the doctor reassured him.
  • The solution was given in implicit form only.

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  1. French:implicite, inhérent, ...
  2. German:implizit, innewohnend, ...
  3. Italian:implicito, intrinseco, ...
  4. Spanish:implícito, inherente, ...
  5. Portuguese:implícito, inerente, ...
  6. Chinese:隐含的, 内在的, ...
  7. Japanese:暗黙の, 内在する, ...
  8. Arabic:ضِمْنِيّ, مُتَضَمَّن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרוּמָז, מוּבְלָע, ...
  10. Russian:подразумеваемый, внутренний, ...
  11. Ukrainian:неявний, беззастережний, ...
  12. Hindi:निहित, अंतर्निहित, ...
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