tacitly (태-싯-리 (강세: 태)) — in a way that is understood or implied without being directly expressed
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is understood or implied without being directly expressed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæsɪtli/
Korean meaning: 명시적으로 말하지 않고 암묵적으로, 은연중에
Korean pronunciation: 태-싯-리 (강세: 태)
Example Sentences
- My mom tacitly approved my late-night gaming by bringing me snacks instead of telling me to sleep.
- The teacher tacitly encouraged creativity by not criticizing unusual answers.
- He tacitly admitted his mistake by immediately starting to clean up the mess.
tacitly
ADVERB//ˈtæsɪtli//
in a way that is understood or implied without being directly expressed
Silent unanimous rejection without words
What's tacitly understood need not be said explicitly
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'tacitus'에서 유래했으며, 이는 '조용한, 말하지 않는'이라는 뜻입니다. 고대 로마에서는 말보다 침묵이 때로는 더 큰 의미를 전달한다고 여겨졌죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom tacitly approved my late-night gaming by bringing me snacks instead of telling me to sleep.”
“The teacher tacitly encouraged creativity by not criticizing unusual answers.”
“He tacitly admitted his mistake by immediately starting to clean up the mess.”
“The company tacitly supported flexible working by not questioning employees who worked from cafes.”
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