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implicitly
Definitions
1
adverb
In
a
way
that
is
not
directly
expressed
;
without
being
stated
outright
.
She
implicitly
trusted
him
,
even
though
he
never
explicitly
said
he
would
help
.
The
agreement
was
implicitly
understood
by
both
parties
,
even
though
it
wasn't
written
down
.
He
implicitly
accepted
the
terms
by
continuing
to
use
the
service
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
implicitus
Word parts
in (into) + plicare (to fold)
Originally meant
folded in, entangled
Background
The word 'implicitly' comes from the Latin 'implicitus', which means 'folded in'. It suggests something that is understood without being openly stated, like a message hidden within folds.