implicit meaning and definition

IMPLICIT adjective

Definition of implicit (adjective)

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
   • antonym: explicit
2. being without doubt or reserve
   • "implicit trust"
   • synonyms: unquestioning