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Implicit

/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

Implied indirectly, without being directly expressed

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📖 Definitions of "Implicit"

adjective
  1. 1

    Implied indirectly, without being directly expressed

  2. 2

    Contained in the essential nature of something but not openly shown

  3. 3

    Having no reservations or doubts; unquestioning or unconditional; usually said of faith or trust.

  4. 4

    Entangled, twisted together.

🔄 Synonyms of "Implicit"

16 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
tacitImplied, but not made explicit, especially through silence.
inherentNaturally as part or consequence of something.
silentnounFree from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
impliedSuggested without being stated directly; implicated or hinted at.
inexplicitNot explicit.
underlyingnounbasic or fundamental
unspoken(sometimes postpositive) Not spoken; not said.
unquestioningBelieving without question; having absolute loyalty.
unvoicedNot spoken or expressed.
understoodHaving been comprehended.
unutteredNot uttered; unspoken.
unstatedNot explicitly stated; unspoken.
unsaidUnspoken.
unexpressedNot expressed.
unverbalizedNot verbalized.
absolutenounFree of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional.

↔️ Antonyms of "Implicit"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
explicitnounVery specific, clear, or detailed.
expressed(genetics) transcribed

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Implicit"

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WordDefinition
impliedSuggested without being stated directly; implicated or hinted at.
understoodHaving been comprehended.
inherentNaturally as part or consequence of something.
tacitImplied, but not made explicit, especially through silence.
unquestioningBelieving without question; having absolute loyalty.
silentFree from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
absoluteFree of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional.
unspoken(sometimes postpositive) Not spoken; not said.
unstatedNot explicitly stated; unspoken.
unvoicedNot spoken or expressed.
unutteredNot uttered; unspoken.
inexplicitNot explicit.
unsaidUnspoken.
unverbalizedNot verbalized.
unexpressedNot expressed.
underlyingbasic or fundamental
implicit in—
indirectNot direct:
implicationnoun(countable) A possible, or indirect, effect or result of a decision or action.
contingentPossible or liable, but not certain, to occur.

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🎨 Adjectives for "Implicit"

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🏷️ Nouns for "Implicit"

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