Definitions
- Describing something that is understood without being directly stated. - Referring to something that is inherent or fundamental to a situation or concept. - Talking about something that is suggested or hinted at but not explicitly expressed.
- Describing something that is suggested or hinted at but not directly stated. - Referring to something that is inferred or deduced from context or circumstances. - Talking about something that is conveyed indirectly through language or behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is not directly stated.
- 2Both words involve understanding something through context or inference.
- 3Both words can be used to describe language or behavior that suggests something without explicitly stating it.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Implicit is typically used to describe something that is inherent or fundamental to a situation or concept, while implied is used to describe something that is suggested or hinted at through language or behavior.
- 2Focus: Implicit emphasizes the underlying meaning or essence of something, while implied emphasizes the suggestion or hinting aspect.
- 3Form: Implicit is usually an adjective or noun, while implied is usually a verb or adjective.
- 4Connotation: Implicit has a neutral or positive connotation, while implied can have a negative connotation if the suggestion or hinting is seen as manipulative or deceptive.
Remember this!
Implicit and implied are synonyms that both refer to something that is not directly stated. However, implicit emphasizes the underlying meaning or essence of something that is understood without being directly stated, while implied emphasizes the suggestion or hinting aspect that is conveyed through language or behavior. Implicit is typically used to describe something that is inherent or fundamental, while implied is used to describe something that is suggested or hinted at.
