implicit

Adjective
Synonyms: inexplicitunquestioning

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something“an implicit agreement not to raise the subject”“there was implicit criticism in his voice”“anger was implicit in the argument”“the oak is implicit in the acorn”Synonyms: inexplicit
  2. being without doubt or reserve“implicit trust”Synonyms: unquestioning
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Implicit \Im*plic"it\, a. [L. implicitus, p. p. of implicare to entwine, entangle, attach closely: cf. F. implicite. See Implicate.]

1.Infolded; entangled; complicated; involved. [Obs.] --Milton. [1913 Webster]

In his woolly fleece I cling implicit.— Pope.[1913 Webster]

2.Tacitly comprised; fairly to be understood, though not expressed in words; implied; as, an implicit contract or agreement. --South. [1913 Webster]

3.Resting on another; trusting in the word or authority of another, without doubt or reserve; unquestioning; complete; as, implicit confidence; implicit obedience. [1913 Webster]

Back again to implicit faith I fall.— Donne.[1913 Webster]

Implicit function. (Math.) See under Function. [1913 Webster]

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