implicit

UK
/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
US
/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

Translations

implicitadjective
more implicit
Comp.
most implicit
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
US
/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
Her approval was implicit in her smile.
Son approbation était implicite dans son sourire.
impliciteEn mathématiques et en logique.
In the circle equation x² + y² = 1, y is defined implicitly.
Dans l’équation du cercle x² + y² = 1, y est définie implicitement.
Additional translations
sous-jacentSe dit d’un élément contenu de manière non apparente dans une situation ou un projet.
inconditionnelEmploi surtout avec un nom abstrait comme « confiance » ou « obéissance ».

Definitions

implicitadjective
Implied or understood though not directly expressed.
Her approval was implicit in her smile.
Contained in the nature of something though not readily apparent.
The risks were implicit in the investment plan.
Having no doubts or reservations; unquestioning.
He had implicit trust in his mentor's guidance.
Relating to an equation or function in which the dependent variable is not given explicitly in terms of the independent variable(s).
In the circle equation x² + y² = 1, y is defined implicitly.