Implicit

/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Implied or understood though not directly expressed.

There was an implicit understanding between the team members that they would support each other.

Being without doubt or reserve; unquestionable.

She had implicit trust in her friend, believing he would never betray her.

Involved in the nature or essence of something, though not immediately apparent.

The implicit dangers of the activity were not discussed openly.

From Latin 'implicitus', meaning 'entangled, involved'.

implicit bias

Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions.

implicit trust

Trust that is understood without the need for direct evidence.

implicit agreement

An agreement that is inferred rather than explicitly stated.

explicit

Clearly and fully expressed or demonstrated.

tacit

Understood or implied without being stated.