A2 noun Formel #572 le plus courant

implicit

/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

Something that is suggested or understood without being stated directly in words. It describes a meaning that is hidden beneath the surface of a situation or statement.

Exemples

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There was an implicit agreement between the friends to always help each other.

There was a suggested agreement between the friends to always help each other.

2

The document contains an implicit warning about the risks of the new project.

The document contains a hidden warning about the risks of the new project.

3

She gave an implicit 'yes' by smiling when I asked her to go out.

She gave a non-verbal 'yes' by smiling when I asked her to go out.

Famille de mots

Nom
implicitness
Verb
imply
Adverbe
implicitly
Adjectif
implicit
Apparenté
implication
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'I' in Implicit as 'In'. The meaning is 'In'side and hidden. The 'E' in Explicit is for 'Ex'ternal and easy to see.

Quiz rapide

Even though he didn't say he was disappointed, his ______ criticism was clear from his silence.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : implicit

Exemples

1

There was an implicit agreement between the friends to always help each other.

everyday

There was a suggested agreement between the friends to always help each other.

2

The document contains an implicit warning about the risks of the new project.

formal

The document contains a hidden warning about the risks of the new project.

3

She gave an implicit 'yes' by smiling when I asked her to go out.

informal

She gave a non-verbal 'yes' by smiling when I asked her to go out.

4

Scientists must identify any implicit bias that might affect their research results.

academic

Scientists must identify any hidden prejudice that might affect their research results.

5

The company provides an implicit guarantee that the product will work for a year.

business

The company provides an unspoken guarantee that the product will work for a year.

Famille de mots

Nom
implicitness
Verb
imply
Adverbe
implicitly
Adjectif
implicit
Apparenté
implication

Collocations courantes

implicit trust complete trust without needing proof
implicit understanding agreement without speaking
implicit bias unconscious prejudice
implicit meaning the underlying message
implicit belief a deeply held, unspoken idea

Phrases Courantes

implicit faith

total belief in something without questioning

implicit obedience

following orders without any doubt

implicit memory

knowledge you use without thinking about it

Souvent confondu avec

implicit vs explicit

Explicit means stated clearly and directly, while implicit means suggested indirectly.

implicit vs complicit

Complicit means being involved in a crime or wrongdoing, whereas implicit refers to suggested meaning.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'implicit' when you want to describe a message or feeling that is present but not spoken aloud. It is common in academic writing to discuss hidden meanings or biases.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'implicit' when they mean something is very clear; remember that 'implicit' is for things that are not clearly stated.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'I' in Implicit as 'In'. The meaning is 'In'side and hidden. The 'E' in Explicit is for 'Ex'ternal and easy to see.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'implicitus', which means 'entwined' or 'folded in'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually placed before a noun (e.g., implicit trust) Can follow linking verbs like 'be' (e.g., the message was implicit) Does not have a comparative form like 'impliciter'
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Contexte culturel

In high-context cultures (like Japan or many Arab nations), communication is often more implicit than in low-context cultures (like the USA or Germany).

Quiz rapide

Even though he didn't say he was disappointed, his ______ criticism was clear from his silence.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : implicit

Mots lis

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A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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