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Maths (of a function) having an equation of the form f(x,y) = 0, in which y cannot be directly expressed in terms of x, as in xy + x² + y³x ² = 0 

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im·plic·it

 (ĭm-plĭs′ĭt)

adj.

1. Implied or understood though not directly expressed: an implicit agreement not to raise the touchy subject.

2. Contained in the nature of something though not readily apparent: "Frustration is implicit in any attempt to express the deepest self" (Patricia Hampl).

3. Having no doubts or reservations; unquestioning: implicit trust.

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[Latin implicitus, variant of implicātus, past participle of implicāre, to entangle; see implicate.]

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im·plic′it·ly adv.

im·plic′it·ness n.

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implicit

(ɪmˈplɪsɪt)

adj

1. not explicit; implied; indirect: there was implicit criticism in his voice.

2. absolute and unreserved; unquestioning: you have implicit trust in him.

3. (foll by: in) contained or inherent: to bring out the anger implicit in the argument.

4. (Mathematics) maths (of a function) having an equation of the form f(x,y) = 0, in which y cannot be directly expressed in terms of x, as in xy + x² + y³x ² = 0. Compare explicit¹⁴

5. intertwined

[C16: from Latin implicitus, variant of implicātus interwoven; see implicate]

imˈplicitly adv imˈplicitness imˈplicity n

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im•plic•it

(ɪmˈplɪs ɪt)

adj.

1. not expressly stated; implied: implicit agreement.

2. unquestioning; absolute: implicit trust.

3. potentially contained; inherent: the drama implicit in the occasion.

[1590–1600; < Latin implicitus involved, obscure, variant past participle of implicāre; see implicate]

im•plic′it•ly, adv.

im•plic′it•ness, n.

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Adj.	1.	implicit - implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; "an implicit agreement not to raise the subject"; "there was implicit criticism in his voice"; "anger was implicit in the argument"; "the oak is implicit in the acorn" inexplicit connotative - having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit covert - secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; "covert actions by the CIA"; "covert funding for the rebels" explicit, expressed - precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes"
	2.	implicit - being without doubt or reserve; "implicit trust" unquestioning absolute - perfect or complete or pure; "absolute loyalty"; "absolute silence"; "absolute truth"; "absolute alcohol"

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implicit

adjective

1. implied, understood, suggested, hinted at, taken for granted, unspoken, inferred, tacit, undeclared, insinuated, unstated, unsaid, unexpressed He wanted to make explicit in the film what was implicit in the play.
implied stated, spoken, expressed, declared, obvious, patent, explicit

2. inherent, contained, underlying, intrinsic, latent, ingrained, inbuilt Implicit in snobbery is a certain timidity.

3. absolute, full, complete, total, firm, fixed, entire, constant, utter, outright, consummate, unqualified, out-and-out, steadfast, wholehearted, unadulterated, unreserved, unshakable, unshaken, unhesitating He had implicit faith in the noble intentions of the Emperor.

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implicit

adjective

1. Conveyed indirectly without words or speech:

implied, inferred, tacit, understood, unsaid, unspoken, unuttered, wordless.

Idiom: taken for granted.

2. Involved in the essential nature of something but not shown or developed:

practical, virtual.

3. Having no reservations:

absolute, unconditional, undoubting, unfaltering, unhesitating, unquestioning, unreserved, wholehearted.

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[ɪmˈplɪsɪt] ADJ

1. (= implied) [threat, agreement] → implícito
it is implicit in what you say → se sobreentiende por lo que dices

2. (= unquestioning) [faith, belief] → incondicional, absoluto

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implicit

(imˈplisit) adjective

1. unquestioning; complete. implicit obedience. implícito

2. implied (not explicitly stated); understood indirectly. The diplomat's statement contained implicit criticism of the government. implícito

imˈplicitly adverb

implícitamente

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