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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inferred suggested indicated implied intimated hinted insinuated impliedly tacitly implicitly indirectly explicitly unquestionably undoubtedly obviously clearly evidently apparently seemingly purportedly allegedly supposedly putatively presumedly assumedly understandably plausibly believably credibly convincingly persuasively compellingly convincingly persuasively

    Meaning of Implied

    The primary meaning of the word "implied" is to suggest or indicate something without directly stating it.

    Definitions

    • Implied means to suggest or indicate something without directly stating it, often through indirect or subtle means.
    • It can also refer to something that is implicit or inherent in a situation, statement, or action.
    • In a legal context, implied can refer to a contract or agreement that is not explicitly stated but is understood to be part of the terms.

    Etymology of Implied

    The word "implied" originates from the Latin "implicare," which means to fold or entwine, and later developed to mean to involve or imply.
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in a legal context to describe implicit or unwritten contracts.
    Over time, the word's meaning has expanded to encompass a broader range of uses, including suggesting or indicating something indirectly.

    Example Uses

    • The company's actions implied a lack of confidence in the new product.
    • The author's use of symbolism implied a deeper meaning in the story.
    • The contract implied a guarantee of quality, even though it was not explicitly stated.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    explicit direct clear obvious explicitness straightforward unequivocal unambiguous unquestionable undeniable manifest apparent evident patent overt stated expressed declared acknowledged admitted confirmed verified validated

    Related Nouns

    implication suggestion indication inference intimation hint insinuation connotation innuendo implication inference deduction conclusion assumption presumption supposition hypothesis theory concept idea notion thought opinion belief

    Related Verbs

    imply suggest indicate infer intimate hint insinuate connotate denote signify mean intend propose recommend advise urge persuade convince imply infer deduce conclude assume presume suppose theorize conceptualize

    Related Adjectives

    implicit explicit indirect direct subtle obvious evident apparent clear unclear ambiguous unambiguous vague certain uncertain presumable supposed alleged purported putative understandable believable credible convincing persuasive