Definitions
- Referring to something that is understood without being stated directly. - Describing a message or meaning that is conveyed indirectly or subtly. - Talking about an assumption or belief that is not explicitly expressed but is still present.
- Referring to something that is suggested or hinted at without being expressed directly. - Describing a meaning or message that is conveyed indirectly or through implication. - Talking about an assumption or belief that is not explicitly stated but can be inferred from context.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not stated directly.
- 2Both words refer to messages or meanings that are conveyed indirectly.
- 3Both words involve assumptions or beliefs that are not explicitly expressed.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Implicitly is more commonly used than impliedly in everyday language.
- 2Form: Implicitly is an adverb, while impliedly is a less common adverb formed from the adjective implied.
- 3Meaning: Implicitly emphasizes the understanding of something without being stated, while impliedly emphasizes the suggestion or hinting at something without being expressed directly.
- 4Context: Implicitly is often used in the context of understanding or assumptions, while impliedly is often used in the context of contracts or agreements.
- 5Connotation: Implicitly has a neutral connotation, while impliedly can have a legal or technical connotation.
Remember this!
Implicitly and impliedly are synonyms that describe something that is not stated directly but is understood or suggested indirectly. The difference between the two words lies in their usage, form, meaning, context, and connotation. Implicitly is more commonly used and emphasizes the understanding of something without being stated, while impliedly is less common and emphasizes the suggestion or hinting at something without being expressed directly, often in the context of contracts or agreements.
