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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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
implicitness
Verb
imply
副詞
implicitly
形容詞
implicit
関連
implication
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覚え方のコツ

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.

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: implicit

例文

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.

語族

名詞
implicitness
Verb
imply
副詞
implicitly
形容詞
implicit
関連
implication

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

implicit faith

total belief in something without questioning

implicit obedience

following orders without any doubt

implicit memory

knowledge you use without thinking about it

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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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覚え方のコツ

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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語源

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

文法パターン

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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文化的な背景

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).

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: implicit

関連単語

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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