Implicit

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

Definitions of implicit

adjective implied though not plainly expressed; inherent or understood without being directly stated

Example Sentences

A1 The implicit message in the story was about the importance of family.

A2 She made an implicit promise to help him with his project.

B1 The contract contained implicit clauses that were not clearly stated.

B2 There was an implicit understanding between the two colleagues that they would support each other.

C1 The implicit bias in the hiring process needed to be addressed.

C2 The implicit assumption in the theory was later proven to be incorrect.

Examples of implicit in a Sentence

formal The contract contained an implicit agreement that the terms would be followed.

informal She didn't say it directly, but there was an implicit understanding between them.

slang Even though he didn't say it out loud, his implicit message was clear.

figurative The painting's meaning was implicit, requiring the viewer to interpret its message.

Grammatical Forms of implicit

• past tense: implied
• plural: implicits
• comparative: more implicit
• superlative: most implicit
• present tense: implies
• future tense: will imply
• perfect tense: has implied
• continuous tense: is implying
• singular: implicit
• positive degree: implicit
• infinitive: to imply
• gerund: implying
• participle: implied

Origin and Evolution of implicit

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'implicit' originated from the Latin word 'implicitus', which means 'entwined' or 'involved'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'implicit' has evolved to refer to something that is implied or understood without being directly stated. It has also come to be associated with something that is inherent or fundamental.