implicit

Meaning

1. Suggested indirectly, without being directly expressed
2. Contained in the essential nature of something but not openly shown
3. Having no reservations or doubts; unquestioning or unconditional; usually said of faith or trust.
4. (obsolete) entangled, twisted together.

Synonyms

tacit

implied

unquestioning

absolute

unconditional

inherent

unspoken

unexpressed

inexplicit

covert

boundless

implicative

latent

limitless

entangled

essential

finished

flawless

full

graphic

hidden

hide

illimitable

immeasurable

implication

inclusion

inferable

inferred

infinite

integral

obvious

perfect

plenary

potential

total

unabridged

unassailable

unbounded

unconditioned

unconfined

undeclared

understood

unexpurgated

unlimited

unmitigated

unqualified

unreserved

unrestricted

unshakable

unsurpassed

virtual

stintless

unexceeded

alleged

all-out

articulate

certain

clean

clear

complete

concealed

concise

constructive

consummate

default

definitive

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

Etymology

From Middle French implicite, from Latin implicitus, past participle of implico (“I infold, involve, entangle”); see implicate.