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Implicit

adjective

Implicit means suggested, not said directly.

8 letters 3 syllables

What does Implicit mean?

Implicit means suggested, not said directly.

Dictionary definition

Implicit means understood without being said directly.

Example sentences

Implicit in a sentence

easy

The message was implicit, not directly stated.

medium

The story gave an implicit clue about the ending.

hard

Readers often use context to understand implicit meaning.

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Practice 1

What does implicit mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to implicit?

Practice 3

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Implicit

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Sounds like

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Synonyms

Words like Implicit

impliedRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
unstatedRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
indirectRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms

Opposite words

explicitHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
directHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Implicit word family

Base word

implicit

adjective

implicit

Base form.

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