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implicit

[ɪmˈplɪsɪt]

implicit Definition

  • 1implied though not plainly expressed
  • 2with 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

Antonyms for implicit

Phrases with implicit

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

    Example

    Implicit bias can lead to unintentional discrimination.

  • 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.

  • 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.'

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