Definition

The quality of being suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example

The implicitness of her agreement was clear, even though she never said it out loud.

Conversation

I was reading that article about communication styles, and it mentioned implicitness in messages.

Oh really? I think that can be really confusing sometimes.

Yeah, I guess not everyone picks up on that implicitness right away.

Exactly! It can lead to misunderstandings if we're not careful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Implicitness → It is formed from "implicit" (from Latin "implicitus", meaning involved or entangled) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "implicitness" refers to the quality of being implied or understood without being directly stated.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'involved' or 'entangled' ('implicit') and the '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'implicitness' refers to the quality of being implied.

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