implicit
Not said in a clear way, but understood from the situation or from what is said.
Suggested or understood without being said or written in a clear, direct way.
So strong and complete that you do not question or doubt it, usually about trust, faith, or obedience.
Complete and not doubted or questioned, especially about trust, faith, or obedience.
In math, used for an equation or function where the main variable is not alone on one side of the sign, but appears together with other things.
In mathematics, describing a function or equation where the dependent variable is not isolated on one side but is mixed with other terms.
- Base: implicit
implicit agreement
1agreement understood but not stated
An agreement that people understand, even though they do not say it or write it down.
- There was an implicit agreement that no one would talk to the press.
- We operate under an implicit agreement to share any useful information.
- An implicit agreement existed between the neighbours about using the shared driveway.
implicit assumption
1assumption taken for granted, not stated
An idea that people accept as true without saying it clearly.
- The plan rests on the implicit assumption that the economy will keep growing.
- There is an implicit assumption in the study that technology is always positive.
- We need to question the implicit assumptions behind these rules.
implicit consent
1consent understood from actions, not words
Agreement that is not spoken or written, but is understood from what a person does or allows.
- By staying silent, the committee gave implicit consent to the changes.
- Some argue that using the service implies implicit consent to the terms.
- The law in this area is unclear about what counts as implicit consent.
implicit cost
1non-cash economic opportunity cost
In economics, a cost you do not pay with money, but which is the value of something you give up by choosing one thing instead of another.
- Economists distinguish between explicit and implicit cost when analysing a business decision.
- The owner’s time is an implicit cost that should be included in the calculation.
- Staying in school has an implicit cost: the salary you could earn if you worked instead.
implicit criticism
1indirect, implied criticism
Criticism that is not spoken directly, but is understood from what someone says or does.
- Her silence was taken as an implicit criticism of the proposal.
- The article contains an implicit criticism of current education policy.
- He denied that his remarks were an implicit criticism of his colleagues.
implicit function
1mathematical function given implicitly
In math, a function shown by an equation where the main variable is not alone on one side, but appears together with other things.
- We can define the curve by an implicit function instead of solving for y.
- The textbook explains how to differentiate an implicit function.
- Some shapes are easier to describe using implicit functions.
implicit in
1contained but not directly stated
Existing as a part of something, but not said in a clear way.
- The idea that work comes before family seems implicit in the company’s culture.
- There is an implicit in criticism of modern life in the film.
- His disappointment was implicit in the tone of his voice.
implicit threat
1threat that is only implied
A threat that is not spoken in a clear way, but is understood from the situation or words.
- His calm voice carried an implicit threat that was hard to ignore.
- The letter contained an implicit threat of legal action.
- Employees heard an implicit threat in the manager’s comments about possible cuts.
implicit trust
1complete, unquestioning trust
Trust that is so strong you do not think about it or question it at all.
- There was implicit trust between the two business partners.
- Parents often enjoy implicit trust from very young children.
- Years of working together had created implicit trust within the team.
implicit bias
1unconscious attitudes or stereotypes
Hidden attitudes or beliefs that affect how you think or act without you knowing it, often in an unfair way.
- Many companies now offer training to help employees recognize their implicit bias.
- Researchers study implicit bias to understand hidden attitudes about race and gender.
- Implicit bias can influence decisions even when people believe they are being fair.
- Implicit bias can influence quick decisions, like who we sit next to on a bus.
- Researchers study implicit bias to understand how stereotypes shape everyday behaviour.