Implicit (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Being without doubt or reserve; "implicit trust".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The child gave her mother implicit trust, never questioning her motives or decisions.
- Her implicit faith in her abilities allowed her to take on the challenging leadership role.
- He had implicit confidence in the doctor's skills, knowing she was one of the best in her field.
- The captain's orders were given with an implicit expectation of obedience from the crew.
- Her words were met with implicit understanding from her close friends, who knew exactly what she meant.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; "an implicit agreement not to raise the subject"; "there was implicit criticism in his voice"; "anger was implicit in the argument"; "the oak is implicit in the acorn".
Classification
All adjective clusters.