tacitly — 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/
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
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'tacitus', meaning 'silent' or 'unspoken', the word entered English to describe actions or agreements conveyed without explicit words. In ancient Rome, silence was often understood to communicate meaning as powerfully as speech itself.
Breakdown
tacit- (from Latin tacitus, 'silent') + -ly (adverbial suffix forming adverbs from adjectives). The root conveys the sense of something implied or understood without being directly stated.
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📝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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