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

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Etymology

Adverb

implicitly (comparative more implicitly, superlative most implicitly)

In an implicit or implied manner.

Antonyms

• explicitly

Source: Wiktionary

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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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