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

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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

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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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