Meaning & Definition of word "Tacit"
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Tacit
/ˈtæsɪt/
adjective:
- 1. Understood or implied without being stated.
- Example: There was a tacit agreement between them to keep the matter confidential.
- 2. Not expressed openly; unspoken.
- Example: Her tacit disapproval was clear from her expression.
- 3. Implied by or inferred from actions or conduct.
- Example: The tacit support of the community helped the initiative flourish.
- 4. Involving no formal or explicit expression.
- Example: The team operated under a tacit understanding of their roles.
Etymology
Latin tacitus meaning 'silent, hidden'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tacit knowledge:
Knowledge gained through experience that is hard to express.
tacit consent:
Agreement that is not expressed verbally but can be inferred.
taciturn nature:
A person who is habitually silent or quiet.
Related Words
taciturn:
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
implicit:
Implied though not plainly expressed.
Slang Meanings of tacit
Meaning: Silently agreed
Example Sentence: We had a tacit agreement to support each other.
Meaning: Under the radar
Example Sentence: Their tacit involvement in the project was never official.