Definition of implicit Implicit

/ɪmplɪˈsʌt/ - [implisut] - im•plic•it

We found 10 definitions of implicit from 4 different sources.

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What does implicit mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

implicit - implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; "an implicit agreement not to raise the subject"; "there was implicit criticism in his voice"; "anger was implicit in the argument"; "the oak is implicit in the acorn"
  inexplicit
  explicit, expressed precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes"
  connotative having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit
  covert secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; "covert actions by the CIA"; "covert funding for the rebels"
  explicitness clarity as a consequence of being explicit
  implicit in, inherent, underlying in the nature of something though not readily apparent; "shortcomings inherent in our approach"; "an underlying meaning"
  tacit, understood, silent fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation; "the understood conditions of troop withdrawal were clear"
implicit - being without doubt or reserve; "implicit trust"
  unquestioning
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • implicit (a.)
    Infolded; entangled; complicated; involved.
  • implicit (a.)
    Tacitly comprised; fairly to be understood, though not expressed in words; implied; as, an implicit contract or agreement.
  • implicit (a.)
    Resting on another; trusting in the word or authority of another, without doubt or reserve; unquestioning; complete; as, implicit confidence; implicit obedience.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • implicit
    Implied though not directly expressed.

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