Definitions
- Describing something that is suggested or hinted at without being directly stated. - Referring to something that is understood without being explicitly expressed. - Talking about something that is inherent or fundamental to a situation or context.
- Referring to something that is known or agreed upon without needing to be stated. - Describing a situation where something is assumed to be true without being explicitly expressed. - Talking about something that is universally accepted or acknowledged.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to ideas or concepts that are not explicitly stated.
- 2Both words involve a level of shared knowledge or agreement.
- 3Both words can be used to describe situations where something is assumed or taken for granted.
- 4Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Implicit is often used to describe something that is suggested or hinted at, while understood is used to describe something that is known or agreed upon without needing to be stated.
- 2Focus: Implicit emphasizes the underlying meaning or suggestion, while understood emphasizes the shared knowledge or agreement.
- 3Connotation: Implicit can have a negative connotation if the suggestion is seen as manipulative or deceptive, while understood is generally neutral or positive.
Remember this!
Implicit and understood are synonyms that both refer to ideas or concepts that are not explicitly stated. However, implicit emphasizes the underlying meaning or suggestion, while understood emphasizes the shared knowledge or agreement. Additionally, implicit is often used to describe something that is suggested or hinted at, while understood is used to describe something that is known or agreed upon without needing to be stated.
