implicit

CEFRB2

/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Suggested without being directly said.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Contained in the essential nature of something but not openly shown.

Examples

  • We had an implicit agreement that we would support each other.

  • Poets often leave behind an implicit message within their words.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

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

  2. Suggested indirectly, without being directly expressed.

  3. entangled, twisted together.

More examples

In context

  • There are implicit elements.

  • 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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Origin

adjective

From Middle French implicite, from Latin implicitus, past participle of implico (“to infold, involve, entangle”); see implicate.