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Meaning of implicitly
The primary meaning of the word "implicitly" is to suggest or imply something without directly stating it.
Etymology of implicitly
The word "implicitly" originates from the Latin "implicitus," which is the past participle of "implicare," meaning to fold in or to entwine, and is related to "implicare" and "plicare," meaning to fold.
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is implied or suggested without being directly stated.
Synonyms
tacitly
indirectly
inherently
implicitly
indirectly
covertly
silently
unspokenly
wordlessly
mutedly
quietly
surreptitiously
furtively
stealthily
secretly
confidentially
privily
confidentially
discreetly
unobtrusively
inconspicuously
unnoticed
unseen
unremarked
unexpressed
implied
inferred
suggested
intimated
hinted
insinuated
impliedly
inferably
suggestively
indirectly
impliedly
Definitions
- Implicitly means something is implied or suggested, but not directly expressed, often relying on inference or implication rather than explicit statement.
- * It can also describe something that is inherent or intrinsic, existing as an essential part of something else, often without being directly stated or apparent.
Usage Examples
- The company's actions implicitly suggested that they were not committed to environmental sustainability.
- * The teacher's tone implicitly conveyed her disappointment with the student's performance.
- * The novel's themes are implicitly linked to the author's personal experiences.