English Synonym Finder

implicit

Definitions

Implied or understood though not plainly or directly expressed.

Contained in the nature of something though not readily apparent.

Absolute and unquestioning; complete.

Examples

There was an implicit agreement between the two parties to keep the matter confidential.

Her silence was interpreted as an implicit acceptance of the new terms.

The film contains an implicit critique of modern consumer culture.

Synonyms

implied tacit understood inferred unspoken covert latent

Antonyms

explicit stated expressed clear direct definite obvious