implicit
adjective
Simple meaning
Inherent in the nature of something.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪmpˈlɪsət
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Definition
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adjective
Implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
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.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
Used this way, implicit is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use implicit
- “An implicit agreement not to raise the subject.”adjective
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Having no reservations or doubts
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
Without doubting or questioning.
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Synonyms
Sense: implied though not directly expressed
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