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Implicit Definition & Meaning

implicit
adjective
  1. implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; "an implicit agreement not to raise the subject"; "there was implicit criticism in his voice"; "anger was implicit in the argument"; "the oak is implicit in the acorn"
  2. being without doubt or reserve; "implicit trust"

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What does implicit mean?
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; "an implicit agreement not to raise the subject"; "there was implicit criticism in his voice"; "anger was implicit in the argument"; "the oak is implicit in the acorn" being without doubt or reserve; "implicit trust"
What part of speech is implicit?
Implicit is an adjective.
How many definitions does implicit have?
Implicit has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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