implicit in
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Inherently part of something's nature, though not immediately obvious: Describes a quality, meaning, or characteristic that is an essential and inseparable part of something, even if it is not directly stated or visible on the surface.
Usage
- The adjective "implicit in" is used to describe an element that is contained within and fundamental to a concept, statement, or situation, without being explicitly expressed.
- It typically follows a linking verb like "is" or "was" and is followed by a noun phrase introduced by "in."
- Example Structure: .
Examples
- Adjective:
- The risk is implicit in any investment. (The potential for loss is a fundamental, though not always stated, part of investing.)
- A promise of support was implicit in his words. (His statement contained an unspoken assurance of help.)
- Trust is implicit in a strong friendship. (Trust is a foundational, though often unstated, element of a good friendship.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be implicit in": This is the standard construction to state that something is an inherent, unspoken part of another thing.
- The need for compromise is implicit in the democratic process.
- Used in formal, academic, or analytical writing to discuss underlying assumptions, meanings, or conditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Implicit (adj): Suggested or understood without being directly stated. (e.g., , )
- Inherent (adj): Existing as a permanent, essential characteristic. (e.g., )
- Underlying (adj): Lying beneath the surface; fundamental. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Inherent in
- Intrinsic to
- Built into
- Underlying in
Notes
- "Implicit in" is a fixed adjectival phrase. It is not typically used with phrasal verbs or as part of idioms.
- Do not confuse with "explicit," which means fully and clearly expressed.
Adjective
- in the nature of something though not readily apparent
- shortcomings inherent in our approach
- an underlying meaning