adjective implied though not plainly expressed; inherent or understood without being directly stated
In psychology, implicit refers to thoughts and feelings that are not consciously recognized, but still influence behavior.
In education, implicit learning refers to learning that occurs without awareness or intention.
In sociology, implicit bias refers to attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.
In computer science, implicit programming refers to programming techniques that rely on assumptions or defaults rather than explicit instructions.
In the context of writing, 'implicit' may refer to underlying themes or messages that are not directly stated but can be inferred by the reader.
Psychologists may use the term 'implicit' to describe unconscious thoughts or biases that influence behavior without the individual being aware of them.
Software developers may refer to 'implicit' in the context of implicit conversions or operations that are performed automatically by the programming language.
In marketing, 'implicit' may refer to subtle cues or messaging that influence consumer behavior without being explicitly stated in the advertisement or campaign.