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inexplicit

inexp·li·cit

uncommon

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”

Origin

From in- + explicit.

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