A2 noun Formal #572 most common

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.

Examples

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1

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.

Word Family

Noun
implicitness
Verb
imply
Adverb
implicitly
Adjective
implicit
Related
implication
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Memory Tip

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.

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: implicit

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
implicitness
Verb
imply
Adverb
implicitly
Adjective
implicit
Related
implication

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

implicit faith

total belief in something without questioning

implicit obedience

following orders without any doubt

implicit memory

knowledge you use without thinking about it

Often Confused With

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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Usage Notes

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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Common Mistakes

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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Memory Tip

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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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

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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Cultural Context

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).

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: implicit

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