Implicit
Example: Implicit meaning requires interpretation
Definition
"Implicit" refers to something that is understood or implied without being directly stated. It involves meanings or ideas that are suggested through context or inference rather than explicit expression, such as an implicit meaning that requires interpretation.
Etymology
The word "implicit" comes from the Latin word 'implicitus,' meaning 'entwined' or 'involved.' It originally described something folded in or implied rather than openly expressed. Did you know? The sense of something being 'implied' without direct statement has been part of English since the late 16th century.
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"Implicit" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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