implicitly
Definition
Adverb 1. In an implied or understood way, without being directly stated: Something is communicated or exists as a necessary part of something else, though not plainly expressed in words. 2. Without doubt, question, or reservation; completely and unquestioningly: To accept, trust, or believe in something or someone in an absolute manner.
Usage and Examples
- The agreement implicitly included the use of the company's facilities, even though that specific detail wasn't written in the contract.
- By choosing to stay silent, she implicitly consented to the plan.
- He implicitly trusts his lawyer's judgment on all legal matters.
- The model implicitly assumes that market conditions will remain stable.
Advanced Usage
- Implicitly understood: Refers to knowledge or an agreement that is so fundamental it does not need to be spoken. >
- To give implicit consent/approval: To indicate agreement through actions or inaction rather than explicit words. >
Variants and Related Words
- Implicit (Adjective): The adjective form.
- Implicit trust, implicit bias, an implicit assumption.
- Explicitly (Adverb): The direct antonym, meaning in a clear, direct, and fully revealed manner.
Synonyms
- Tacitly
- Unspokenly
- Inherently
- Unquestioningly
- Absolutely
Antonyms
- Explicitly
- Directly
- Clearly
- Questioningly
Adverb
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without ever expressing so clearly
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he implicitly assumes that you know the answer
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without doubting or questioning
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I implicitly trust him
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