implicit

[ɪmˈplɪsɪt]

implicit Definition

• 1. implied though not plainly expressed
• 2. with no qualification or question; absolute

Using implicit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "implicit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The implicit message of her speech was that we should be more environmentally conscious.

• Example

  The contract had an implicit agreement to extend the deadline if necessary.

• Example

  His implicit trust in his partner proved to be misplaced.

• Example

  The implicit assumption is that everyone will work overtime if needed.

implicit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for implicit

• implied
• understood
• indirect
• unstated
• inferred

Antonyms for implicit

• explicit
• stated
• overt
• express

Phrases with implicit

• implicit bias

  attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner

  Example

  Implicit bias can lead to unintentional discrimination.

• implicit memory

  a type of long-term memory that does not require conscious thought to recall

  Example

  Riding a bike is an example of an implicit memory.

• implicit cost

  the opportunity cost of using resources that a firm already owns to produce a good or service instead of selling those resources to someone else

  Example

  The implicit cost of using the company's equipment for a new project is the revenue that could have been earned by renting it out.

Origins of implicit

from Latin 'implicitus', meaning 'involved, entangled'

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Summary: implicit in Brief

The term 'implicit' [ɪmˈplɪsɪt] refers to something that is implied but not directly stated, or something that is absolute and without question. It can refer to attitudes or memories that affect our actions unconsciously, as in 'implicit bias' or 'implicit memory.' In business, it can refer to the opportunity cost of using resources that a firm already owns, as in 'implicit cost.'