implicit

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
US: /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

  1. Suggested but not directly expressed.

    1. Her smile held an implicit promise of fun.
    2. Although never stated, there was an implicit agreement that he would pay me back, sooner or later.

  2. Contained or understood though not plainly expressed.

    1. We made an implicit agreement not to tell anyone.
    2. The values implicit in the school's teaching include honesty and respect.

Synonyms

tacit understood

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "implicit" in English means: Suggested but not directly expressed., Contained or understood though not plainly expressed..

The phonetic transcription of "implicit" is /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ in British English and /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "implicit": tacit, understood.

Example usage of "implicit": "Her smile held an implicit promise of fun.". More examples on the page.