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implicitness

/ɪmˈplɪs.ɪt.nəs/
im · plic · it · ness
Adverb:implicitly
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Adjective:implicit
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implicitness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

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

Example

"The implicitness of their shared cultural assumptions made it difficult for outsiders to follow the conversation."

2

The quality of being absolute, unquestioning, or unreserved, especially regarding trust or faith.

Example

"He spoke with conviction about the implicitness of his faith in the scientific method."

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implication
implicit
implicitly
implicitness
implode
implore
imploring

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'implicit' and the native suffix '-ness'. 'Implicit' derives from Latin 'implicitus', the past participle of 'implicare', meaning 'to entwine, involve, or fold in'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Implicitness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/implicitness
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