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Meaning of implied
The primary meaning of the word "implied" is to suggest or indicate something without directly stating it.
Etymology of implied
The word "implied" originated from the Latin words "implicare," meaning to fold in, and "implere," meaning to fill, and the Old French word "implier," meaning to imply or involve.
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of suggesting or indicating something indirectly.
Synonyms
suggested
inferred
indicated
implied
intimated
hinted
insinuated
impliedly
tacitly
implicitly
explicitly
indirectly
directly
meant
intended
signified
denoted
connoted
alluded
referred
suggested
proposed
submitted
intimated
implied
meant
intended
understood
presumed
assumed
supposed
conjectured
surmised
guessed
Definitions
- Suggested or indicated either directly or indirectly: the evidence implied a connection between the two events
- Having a particular meaning or implication: the word 'home' implies a sense of warmth and security
- (of a statement or action) to suggest or indicate something without directly stating it: the company's decision implies a lack of confidence in the market
Usage Examples
- The company's decision to downsize implies a lack of confidence in the market.
- The evidence implied a connection between the two events.
- Her tone implied that she was not interested in the proposal.