Tacit

/ˈtæsɪt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Understood or implied without being stated.

There was a tacit agreement between them to keep the matter confidential.

Not expressed openly; unspoken.

Her tacit disapproval was clear from her expression.

Implied by or inferred from actions or conduct.

The tacit support of the community helped the initiative flourish.

Involving no formal or explicit expression.

The team operated under a tacit understanding of their roles.

Latin tacitus meaning 'silent, hidden'.

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.

Silently agreed

We had a tacit agreement to support each other.

Under the radar

Their tacit involvement in the project was never official.