Implicit – Suggested or implied rather than expressly stated

(Pronounced im-plis-it)

To remember the definition of the word implicit, use the following mnemonic:

The imp had an illicit (implicit) gun, but no one dared suggest that he should surrender it.

Examples of implicit in a sentence

I know you never stated I could use your car, but permission was implicit when you gave me your car keys.

He threatened me and although he didn't speak clearly, I understood his implicit gestures.

Carol and her partner have an implicit understanding that neither of them would see other people while dating.