Definitions
- Referring to something that is understood without being directly stated. - Describing a meaning or message that is conveyed indirectly. - Talking about something that is inherent or built-in, rather than explicitly expressed.
- Referring to something that is not done in a straightforward or direct manner. - Describing a communication style that is subtle or hints at a message rather than stating it outright. - Talking about something that is not the main focus or purpose, but rather a secondary or tangential aspect.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a form of communication that is not explicit or direct.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a message or meaning that is not immediately apparent.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation where something is not stated outright.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Implicit refers to something that is inherent or built-in, while indirect refers to something that is not the main focus or purpose.
- 2Communication Style: Implicit refers to a message that is conveyed without being directly stated, while indirect refers to a communication style that is subtle or hints at a message.
- 3Clarity: Implicit can be clear or unclear depending on the context, while indirect can sometimes be unclear or ambiguous.
- 4Usage: Implicit is often used in academic or technical contexts, while indirect is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Implicit has a neutral or positive connotation, while indirect can have a negative connotation when used to describe a communication style that is seen as manipulative or dishonest.
Remember this!
While both implicit and indirect describe a form of communication that is not explicit or direct, they differ in their focus, communication style, clarity, usage, and connotation. Implicit refers to something that is inherent or built-in, while indirect refers to a communication style that is subtle or hints at a message. Implicit can be clear or unclear depending on the context, while indirect can sometimes be unclear or ambiguous. Implicit is often used in academic or technical contexts, while indirect is more commonly used in everyday language. Finally, implicit has a neutral or positive connotation, while indirect can have a negative connotation when used to describe a communication style that is seen as manipulative or dishonest.
