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IMPLICITLY
implicitly
(adverb) without ever expressing so clearly; “he implicitly assumes that you know the answer”
implicitly
(adverb) without doubting or questioning; “I implicitly trust him”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
implicitly (comparative more implicitly, superlative most implicitly)
In an implicit or implied manner.
Antonyms
• explicitly
Source: Wiktionary
Im*plic"it*ly, adv.
1. In an implicit manner; without reserve; with unreserved confidence. Not to dispute the methods of his providence, but humbly and implicitly to acquiesce in and adore them. Atterbury.
2. By implication; impliedly; as, to deny the providence of God is implicitly to deny his existence. Bentley.
IMPLICIT
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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