What does implicit mean?
Implicit means Suggested indirectly, without being directly expressed..
Implicit
/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ · adjective
Meaning
Suggested indirectly, without being directly expressed..
Definitions by Sense
- Suggested indirectly, without being directly expressed.
- Contained in the essential nature of something but not openly shown.
- Having no reservations or doubts; unquestioning or unconditional; usually said of faith or trust.
- (obsolete) entangled, twisted together.
Example Sentences
Poets often leave behind an implicit message within their words.
The Bible and its teachings helped form the basis for the Founding Fathers' abiding belief in the inalienable rights of the individual, rights which they found implicit in the Bible's teachings of the inherent worth and dignity of each individual.
He is not only a zealous advocate for pusilanimous and passive obedience, but for the most implicit faith in the dictatorial mandates of power.
In his deep fleece […] I cling implicit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for implicit?
Common synonyms include implied, tacit, unspoken, inherent.
What is the opposite of implicit?
Possible antonyms include explicit, expressed.
How do you use implicit in a sentence?
Poets often leave behind an implicit message within their words.
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