adjective
- Implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something.
- usage: "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"
- synonyms: inexplicit
- Being without doubt or reserve.
- usage: "implicit trust"
- synonyms: unquestioning
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