1
[ adjective ] implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

Synonyms

inexplicit

Examples

"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"

Used in print

(Douglas Ashford, "Elections in Morocco: Progress...)

Although the monarch had frequently asserted that the elections were to be without party significance , his action was an implicit admission that party identifications were a factor .

2
[ adjective ] being without doubt or reserve

Synonyms

unquestioning

Examples

"implicit trust"

Related terms

absolute

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