implicit

adjective

im-ˈpli-sət How to pronounce implicit (audio)
Definition of implicitnext
1
as in unspoken
understood although not put into words the implicit agreement among members of the outing club is that everyone pays his or her own way on all trips

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2
as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt members of the expedition must have implicit trust in their leaders

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3
as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact there's a risk implicit in any overseas operation undertaken by the military

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Recent Examples of implicit The body is thus placed at the very center of the museum, a presence that has always been implicit, but never so clearly rendered. — Judith Clark, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026 The message carried an implicit threat, according to one expert. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 The implicit villain in that critique was Senator Joe Manchin, the West Virginia Democrat who refused to go along with changing the Senate rules, dooming many of Biden’s legislative ambitions. — Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026 The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit produced a final document that included implicit criticism of the United States and Israel. — Ian Bremmer, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for implicit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicit
  1. unspoken
  2. confident
  3. potential
  4. implied
  5. certain
  6. possible
  7. tacit
  8. sure
Adjective
  • The unspoken challenge of this show is to invite comparisons between wife-and-husband artists.
    — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Mercury in your 12th House quincunxes Saturn in your 5th, making private thoughts, uncertainty, or unspoken feelings harder to reconcile with fun, romance, or creative expression.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of unspoken
Adjective
  • Helping someone become confident about protecting herself online can be equally valuable, particularly as more everyday tasks move online and onto apps.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The 6-foot-5, 242-pounder has learned the roles and responsibilities at defensive end, middle linebacker, weak side linebacker and strong side linebacker, and the Falcons are confident in his ability to play each at a high level.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of confident
Adjective
  • This means they can be launched into a rough area to find potential targets without the need for specific coordinates.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Majidi’s matter-of-fact style of shooting underlines the cold reality that Soulan tries to navigate, and strips away any semblance of potential didacticism.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of potential
Adjective
  • Dmitry Gorin, a former prosecutor, said in this case prosecutors would be able to prove implied malice from Rios driving.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • By selling the August $60 put, options traders capture rich implied volatility ahead of August earnings while capitalizing on Ball Corp's robust cash flows, debt reduction discipline, and favorable historical post-earnings price stability.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Definition of implied
Adjective
  • Many of the hotel's rooms interconnect, and children under 12 can stay and dine free in certain seasons (keep an eye on the latest offers).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • An Iranian official source confirmed to Fox News Digital that Alaj and the Telegram chatbot were established as a new system through which certain individuals could report information about Iranians living abroad.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of certain
Adjective
  • Another 1 to 3 inches of rain is possible through the rest of the weekend, with localized totals exceeding 5 inches, as showers shift toward the Northeast.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Cappu is using the market to meet distributors and other possible partners on the title, with available rights to be confirmed on a per-territory basis.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of possible
Adjective
  • From this format emerges the tacit thesis that the Bicentennial cultural activities excelled at provoking critical, imaginative reflections on America’s past and future from artmakers and from ordinary citizens alike.
    — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Nonetheless Galschiøt, who had feared the application would be rejected, considers the green-light to be a form of tacit approval from Europe’s parliamentarians.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of tacit
Adjective
  • The Braves Report itself will, at some point, enter semi-occasional offseason mode — but not sure exactly what that looks like yet.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland, who was given a contract extension due largely to his ability to intercept passes and return them for touchdowns, dropped a sure pick-six late in the fourth quarter that would have changed the game.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Implicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicit. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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