WordHive Learning Dictionary

Implicit Meaning

Implicit means suggested, not said directly.

adjective 8 letters medium word
Dictionary definition

Implicit means understood without being said directly.

Example sentences

Implicit in a sentence

easy

In reading class, we learned what implicit means.

medium

The teacher used implicit while discussing a story passage and its meaning.

hard

Using implicit correctly helped us explain our ideas in writing without turning it into a full essay lesson.

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.
Word family

Implicit word family

Base word

implicit

adjective

implicit

Base form.

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