implicitly — in a way that is suggested but not directly expressed; without question or doubt
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is suggested but not directly expressed; without question or doubt
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈplɪsɪtli/
Example Sentences
- When the teacher glared at the noisy students, she implicitly told them to be quiet without saying a word.
- My mom implicitly banned junk food by only buying vegetables and making me feel guilty about every potato chip.
- The contract implicitly requires employees to work overtime without additional compensation.
implicitly
ADVERB[/ɪmˈplɪsɪtli/]
in a way that is suggested but not directly expressed; without question or doubt
By staying silent at the meeting, she implicitly agreed with the new policy.
Truth told implicitly, guilt shared complicitly
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin implicare, meaning 'to entwine' or 'to wrap up'. The word evolved to denote meaning that is conveyed indirectly or implied rather than explicitly stated.
Breakdown
im- (in, into) + -plicate (from plicare, to fold) + -ly (adverb marker), literally 'in a folded or wrapped manner', figuratively 'in an implied or indirect manner'.
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📝Examples
“When the teacher glared at the noisy students, she implicitly told them to be quiet without saying a word.”
“My mom implicitly banned junk food by only buying vegetables and making me feel guilty about every potato chip.”
“The contract implicitly requires employees to work overtime without additional compensation.”
“By posting 50 food photos daily, she implicitly announced that she had become a professional food blogger.”
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