Meaning of inexplicit in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɪnɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   inexplicit

   Definitions

   1. implied though not directly expressed

   Examples

   • « 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

   • implicit in(p)
   • inherent
   • underlying
   • implied
   • silent
   • tacit
   • understood
   • unexpressed
   • unsaid
   • unstated
   • unuttered
   • unverbalized
   • unverbalised
   • unvoiced
   • unspoken

   Antonyms

   • explicit
   • expressed

See also

• connotative
• covert