Definition Synonyms
Definition of implicit - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
indirectimplied without being directly stated
- Her approval was implicit in her smile.
2.
inherentcontained within the nature of something
- The risks were implicit in the investment.
3.
unquestioningDated having complete trust without doubtDated
- He had implicit faith in his mentor.
4.
mathematicsTECH. not directly shown using variables in an equationTECH.
- The equation was implicit, requiring further calculation.
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
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
implicit
not made explicit or clear
psychology
the implicit memory effect influencing response to a stimulus
agreement
implicit consent without verbal confirmation
linguistics
implicit knowledge of language structure
linguistics
implicit assumption in language use
acr: Implicit Association Test
test to find hidden thoughts about groups
nonverbal cues
implicit communication not expressed in words
implicit
not made explicit or clear
implicit
not expressed in words or made explicit
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.
Implicit equations often require numerical methods to solve.
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- French:implicite, inhérent, ...
- German:implizit, innewohnend, ...
- Italian:implicito, intrinseco, ...
- Spanish:implícito, inherente, ...
- Portuguese:implícito, inerente, ...
- Chinese:隐含的, 内在的, ...
- Japanese:暗黙の, 内在する, ...
- Arabic:ضِمْنِيّ, مُتَضَمَّن, ...
- Hebrew:מְרוּמָז, מוּבְלָע, ...
- Russian:подразумеваемый, внутренний, ...
- Ukrainian:неявний, беззастережний, ...
- Hindi:निहित, अंतर्निहित, ...
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