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IMPLICIT
implicit, unquestioning
(adjective) being without doubt or reserve; “implicit trust”
implicit, inexplicit
(adjective) implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; “an implicit agreement not to raise the subject”; “there was implicit criticism in his voice”; “anger was implicit in the argument”; “the oak is implicit in the acorn”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
implicit (not comparable)
Implied indirectly, without being directly expressed
Contained in the essential nature of something but not openly shown
Having no reservations or doubts; unquestioning or unconditional; usually said of faith or trust.
(obsolete) entangled, twisted together.
Synonyms
• (implied indirectly): implied, unspoken
• (contained in the essential nature): inherent, intrinsic
• (having no reservations): unconditional, unquestioning
Antonyms
• explicit
Source: Wiktionary
Im*plic"it, a. Etym: [L. implicitus, p. p. of implicare to entwine, entangle, attach closely: cf. F. implicite. See Implicate.]
1. Infolded; entangled; complicated; involved. [Obs.] Milton. In his woolly fleece I cling implicit. Pope.
2. Tacitly comprised; fairly to be understood, though not expressed in words; implied; as, an implicit contract or agreement. South.
3. Resting on another; trusting in the word or authority of another, without doubt or reserve; unquestioning; complete; as, implicit confidence; implicit obedience. Back again to implicit faith I fall. Donne. Implicit function. (Math.) See under Function.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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MASQUERADE
(verb) pretend to be someone or something that you are not; “he is masquerading as an expert on the internet”; “This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty”
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