implicit
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
implicit means: Understood from what someone says or does, although they do not say it directly.
adjective
Understood from what someone says or does, although they do not say it directly.
- His silence was implicit agreement.
- There was an implicit threat in the message.
- The argument rests on an implicit assumption about human nature.
Complete and without any doubt or questioning, especially when describing trust or obedience.
- He expected implicit obedience.
- She had implicit trust in her father.
- Their implicit faith in the leader survived every setback.
Questions about implicit
What does implicit mean?
Understood from what someone says or does, although they do not say it directly.
What is implicit in other languages?
Türkçe: örtük · Español: implícito · Français: implicite · Deutsch: implizit · Italiano: implicito · 日本語: 暗黙の
How do you pronounce implicit?
It is pronounced /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/.
How do you use implicit in a sentence?
His silence was implicit agreement. There was an implicit threat in the message.
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