IMPLICIT


Meaning of IMPLICIT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪmplɪsɪt ]

1.

Something that is implicit is expressed in an indirect way.

This is seen as an implicit warning not to continue with military action...

≠ explicit

ADJ

• im‧plic‧it‧ly

The jury implicitly criticised the government by their verdict.

≠ explicitly

ADV : ADV with v

2.

If a quality or element is implicit in something, it is involved in it or is shown by it. ( FORMAL )

...the delays implicit in formal council meetings...

ADJ : v-link ADJ in n

3.

If you say that someone has an implicit belief or faith in something, you mean that they have complete faith in it and no doubts at all.

He had implicit faith in the noble intentions of the Emperor.

= absolute

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• im‧plic‧it‧ly

I trust him implicitly.

ADV : ADV after v

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