implied
Translation
implied, suggested, hinted at
Examples
The implied meaning was clear to everyone.
The implied meaning was clear to everyone.
There is an implied contract between you and the company.
There is an implied contract between you and the company.
Grammar Patterns
an implied ((noun)) a ((noun)) that is suggested but not directly stated There was an implied threat in his message.
((sth.)) is implied ((sth.)) is suggested without being said directly Acceptance was implied by his silence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suggested, hinted, understood; Antonyms: stated, explicit
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'imply', from Latin 'implicare' (to involve, entangle). From 'im-' (in) + 'plicare' (to fold).
Memory Tips
Something 'implied' is something that has been 'folded into' the conversation without being said directly.