tacitly
Definition
Adverb: In a way that is understood or implied without being directly or explicitly stated; through unspoken agreement or silent consent.
Usage
Tacitly describes an action, understanding, or agreement that is communicated or accepted indirectly, through implication, context, or silence, rather than through direct words.
Examples
- The team tacitly agreed to avoid discussing the controversial topic during the meeting.
- By continuing to use the service after the policy change, users tacitly consent to the new terms.
- His silence was tacitly interpreted as approval of the plan.
Advanced Usage
- Tacitly understood: Refers to something that is mutually comprehended without discussion.
- It was a tacitly understood rule that the senior member would lead the project.
- To act tacitly: To behave in a way that implies agreement or understanding.
- The government tacitly allowed the protests to continue by not intervening.
Variants and Related Words
- Tacit (adjective): Understood or implied without being stated.
- They had a tacit agreement not to compete for the same clients.
- Tacitness (noun): The quality or state of being tacit. (Less common)
Synonyms
- Implicitly
- Unspokenly
- Wordlessly
- Inferredly
Antonyms
- Explicitly
- Expressly
- Directly
- Clearly stated
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To give tacit consent/approval: To allow or agree to something by not objecting or by one's actions, rather than by explicit statement.
- The manager gave her tacit approval to the new procedure by not stopping it.
Adverb
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in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
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they are tacitly expected to work 10 hours a day
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