implicit
/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
im · pli · cit
/ɪm · ˈplɪs · ɪt/
English Definition
adj. implied; understood; unspoken
Significado en Español
implícito
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngầm, hàm ẩn
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Example Sentence
Her silence gave implicit consent.
她的沉默给出了含蓄的同意。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
im-(enter) + plic(fold) + it→ implicit, suggestive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “implicit”:
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A
explicit
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B
tacit
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C
overt
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D
blatant
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B — tacit.
“implicit” means adj. implied; understood; unspoken
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
There was a quiet, ______ understanding between them that never had to be said aloud.
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A
explicit
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B
stated
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C
implicit
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D
spoken
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C — implicit.
“implicit” means adj. implied; understood; unspoken
Common questions about “implicit”
What does “implicit” mean?
implicit — adj. implied; understood; unspoken. In Chinese: 含蓄的；暗示的.
How do you pronounce “implicit”?
implicit is pronounced /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: im · pli · cit.
How do you use “implicit” in a sentence?
Her silence gave implicit consent. (她的沉默给出了含蓄的同意。)
What are synonyms for “implicit”?
implied, unspoken — all close in meaning to implicit (adj. implied; understood; unspoken).
Is “implicit” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. implicit appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “implicit”?
im-(enter) + plic(fold) + it→ implicit, suggestive.
