Definition

The quality or state of being understood or implied without being openly expressed.

Example

The tacitness of their agreement made it difficult to determine their true intentions.

Conversation

Have you noticed the tacitness in our group lately?

Yeah, it's like no one wants to share their thoughts anymore.

I wonder if it's because of the recent disagreements we had.

That could be it; sometimes silence speaks louder than words.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tacitness → It is formed from "tacitus" (from Latin, meaning silent or unspoken) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "tacitness" refers to the quality of being unspoken or silent.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for silent, 'tacitus', to remember that 'tacitness' means the quality of being unspoken.

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