implied
Translation
implied, suggested, hinted at
Examples
There was an implied threat in his words.
There was an implied threat in his words.
This was an implied term of the contract.
This was an implied term of the contract.
Grammar Patterns
implied + noun an implied sth. There was an implied threat in his words.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suggested, hinted, unspoken; Antonyms: explicit, stated
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'imply', from Latin 'implicare' (to fold in).
Memory Tips
Remember that something 'implied' is not stated directly but is understood. It's the result of the action 'to imply'.