Synonyms: implicit, inexplicit
Definition: implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
Usage: 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
Similar words: inherent, implicit in, underlying
Definition: in the nature of something though not readily apparent
Usage: shortcomings inherent in our approach; an underlying meaning
Similar words: understood, tacit, silent
Definition: implied by or inferred from actions or statements
Usage: gave silent consent; a tacit agreement; the understood provisos of a custody agreement
Similar words: unexpressed, unsaid, unspoken, unstated, unuttered, unverbalised, unverbalized, unvoiced
Definition: not made explicit
Usage: the unexpressed terms of the agreement; things left unsaid; some kind of unspoken agreement; his action is clear but his reason remains unstated