inplictude
The quality or state of being implicit rather than expressly stated. It refers to the presence of underlying meanings, suggestions, or unspoken assumptions within a communication or situation.
Examples
3 of 5I was uneasy with the inplictude of his invitation, wondering if there was a hidden agenda.
I was uneasy with the implicitness of his invitation, wondering if there was a hidden agenda.
Legal scholars debated the inplictude of the clause, arguing over whether it guaranteed privacy by suggestion.
Legal scholars debated the implicitness of the clause, arguing over whether it guaranteed privacy by suggestion.
Don't ignore the inplictude in her voice; she’s clearly upset even if she says she's fine.
Don't ignore the implicitness in her voice; she’s clearly upset even if she says she's fine.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'implicit' + the suffix '-tude' (like gratitude or solitude). It is the 'attitude' of being 'implicit'.
Quick Quiz
The ________ of the diplomat's statement left both parties wondering if a compromise had actually been reached.
Correct!
The correct answer is: inplictude
Examples
I was uneasy with the inplictude of his invitation, wondering if there was a hidden agenda.
everydayI was uneasy with the implicitness of his invitation, wondering if there was a hidden agenda.
Legal scholars debated the inplictude of the clause, arguing over whether it guaranteed privacy by suggestion.
formalLegal scholars debated the implicitness of the clause, arguing over whether it guaranteed privacy by suggestion.
Don't ignore the inplictude in her voice; she’s clearly upset even if she says she's fine.
informalDon't ignore the implicitness in her voice; she’s clearly upset even if she says she's fine.
The author utilizes inplictude to force the reader to draw their own moral conclusions from the narrative.
academicThe author utilizes implicitness to force the reader to draw their own moral conclusions from the narrative.
The inplictude of the merger negotiations caused a dip in stock prices as investors feared the unknown.
businessThe implicitness of the merger negotiations caused a dip in stock prices as investors feared the unknown.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
the weight of inplictude
the significance of what is left unsaid
rich in inplictude
containing many layers of hidden meaning
calculated inplictude
intentionally leaving things unsaid for strategic reasons
Often Confused With
Amplitude refers to the breadth, range, or magnitude of something, while inplictude refers to its hidden or implied nature.
Implicitude is a rare synonym; 'inplictude' is often used specifically in logic or linguistic testing to evaluate root comprehension.
Usage Notes
Use this word when you want to describe a sophisticated state of meaning that requires interpretation. It is highly formal and best suited for literary analysis, philosophical discussion, or precise legal contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'implication' instead. While related, an 'implication' is the result or consequence, while 'inplictude' is the quality of the communication itself being non-explicit.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'implicit' + the suffix '-tude' (like gratitude or solitude). It is the 'attitude' of being 'implicit'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'implicare' (to fold in or involve) combined with the suffix '-tudo' indicating a state or condition.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In high-context cultures, inplictude is a valued trait in communication, where directness can be seen as rude.
Quick Quiz
The ________ of the diplomat's statement left both parties wondering if a compromise had actually been reached.
Correct!
The correct answer is: inplictude
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