implicit

understood without being said directly

निहित, अंतर्निहित

Usage

Examples

There is an implicit rule that juniors greet seniors first.

Her silence was an implicit yes.

Common mistake

The rule was implicit: it was printed on the notice board.

The rule was explicit: it was printed on the notice board.

Explicit is clearly stated; implicit is only understood.

Remember: Implicit: implied, not spelled out.