Definitions
- Referring to the quality of being understood without being directly expressed. - Describing something that is implied or hinted at rather than explicitly stated. - Talking about a situation where something is known or understood without being openly discussed.
- Referring to something that is understood without being directly stated. - Describing something that is implied or hinted at rather than explicitly expressed. - Talking about a situation where something is known or understood without being openly discussed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not directly expressed.
- 2Both words refer to something that is understood without being openly discussed.
- 3Both words can be used to describe situations where information is implied or hinted at.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Tacitness is more commonly used in legal or technical contexts, while implicitness is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 2Connotation: Tacitness can have a neutral or negative connotation, implying a lack of clarity or transparency, while implicitness is generally neutral or positive, suggesting a deeper understanding or connection.
- 3Focus: Tacitness emphasizes the quality of being unspoken or unsaid, while implicitness emphasizes the quality of being understood or implied.
- 4Usage: Tacitness is often used to describe agreements, contracts, or legal documents, while implicitness can be used to describe a wide range of situations, from social interactions to artistic expression.
Remember this!
Tacitness and implicitness are synonyms that describe something that is not directly expressed but is understood without being openly discussed. However, tacitness is more commonly used in legal or technical contexts and can have a neutral or negative connotation, while implicitness is more versatile and generally has a neutral or positive connotation.
