implicit
Intermediate/ɪmˈplɪ.sɪt/
- adjective
- Understood but not outwardly obvious, implied
implicit in a sentence
- “I know Professor Smith didn't actually say not to write from personal experience, but I think such a message was implicit in her instruction to use scholarly sources.”
- “There is a sense of moral duty implicit in her writings.”
- “I have implicit trust in her honesty.”
What does “implicit” mean?
implicit (adjective) means understood but not outwardly obvious, implied. It is pronounced /ɪmˈplɪ.sɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "implicit" mean?
- implicit (adjective) means: Understood but not outwardly obvious, implied
- How do you pronounce "implicit"?
- "implicit" is pronounced /ɪmˈplɪ.sɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "implicit" in a sentence?
- Here is "implicit" used in a sentence: I know Professor Smith didn't actually say not to write from personal experience, but I think such a message was implicit in her instruction to use scholarly sources.
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