implicit

implicit
    adj 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" [syn: {implicit}, {inexplicit}]
           [ant: {explicit}, {expressed}]
    2: being without doubt or reserve; "implicit trust" [syn:
       {implicit}, {unquestioning}]
    

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.
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            In his woolly fleece
            I cling implicit.                     --Pope.
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   2. Tacitly comprised; fairly to be understood, though not
      expressed in words; implied; as, an implicit contract or
      agreement. --South.
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   3. Resting on another; trusting in the word or authority of
      another, without doubt or reserve; unquestioning;
      complete; as, implicit confidence; implicit obedience.
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            Back again to implicit faith I fall.  --Donne.
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   {Implicit function}. (Math.) See under {Function}.
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140 Moby Thesaurus words for "implicit":
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      attestative, attestive, authentic, based on, categorical, certain,
      circumstantial, clear, complete, conclusive, constructive,
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      whole, wholehearted, without exception, without reserve,
      wordless