Implicitly
Example: The historian implicitly criticized the biased sources in her lecture.
Definition
"Implicitly" means expressing something in a way that is understood without being directly stated. When used, it indicates that the meaning or criticism is suggested indirectly rather than openly, as in the phrase: The historian implicitly criticized the biased sources in her lecture.
Etymology
The word "implicitly" comes from the Latin word 'implicitus,' which means 'entangled or involved.' Over time, it evolved to mean something that is implied or understood without being openly expressed. Did you know that 'implicit' originally referred to something folded inward, hinting at hidden meaning?
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"Implicitly" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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