implicit
Translation
implicit, implied, unspoken, absolute
Examples
There was an implicit threat in his words.
There was an implicit threat in his words.
She has implicit trust in her team.
She has implicit trust in her team.
Grammar Patterns
implicit ((in sth.)) suggested without being stated directly A challenge is implicit in the offer.
implicit trust/faith/confidence complete and without any doubts She has implicit trust in her team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: implied, unspoken, understood; Antonyms: explicit, direct
Etymology
From Latin 'implicitus', past participle of 'implicare' (to involve, entangle). It means 'folded in'.
Memory Tips
'im-' (in) + 'plic' (fold) = folded in. It's the opposite of 'ex-' (out) + 'plic' (fold) = explicit (folded out, or explained clearly).