understood
Translation
understood, implicit, agreed
Examples
It's an understood rule not to cheat.
It's an understood rule not to cheat.
His nod was an understood signal.
His nod was an understood signal.
Grammar Patterns
((an understood sth.)) an implicit thing It's an understood rule.
Similar Words
Synonyms: implicit, accepted, assumed; Antonyms: explicit, stated
Etymology
From 'under' (beneath) and 'stand'. The sense is perhaps 'to stand among', hence 'to grasp'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that doesn't need to be said because everyone already 'stands under' the same idea.