implicit point

[/ɪmˈplɪsɪt pɔɪnt/]
nounpl: implicit points
ponto implícito
1. A point or argument that is suggested or understood without being directly stated or expressed
The implicit point of his speech was that the company needed major reforms.
O ponto implícito de seu discurso era que a empresa precisava de grandes reformas.
2. In mathematics and geometry, a point whose existence or properties are understood from context rather than explicitly given
The implicit point where the curves intersect can be calculated using parametric equations.
O ponto implícito onde as curvas se intersectam pode ser calculado usando equações paramétricas.
3. A conclusion or idea that is inferred from surrounding information rather than directly stated
The implicit point of the study was that diet affects mental health more than previously thought.
O ponto implícito do estudo era que a dieta afeta a saúde mental mais do que se pensava anteriormente.
The term 'implicit point' is used in both American academic and business contexts to discuss ideas that are suggested through context, tone, or indirect communication. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, understanding implicit points is important in communication, as indirect communication is sometimes preferred in formal or diplomatic settings. This concept is particularly relevant in literary analysis and business communication in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unstated pointimplied meaningunderlying ideainferred argumenttacit suggestion
Antonyms / Antônimos
explicit pointstated pointobvious pointdirect statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto implícito
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
ponto implícito
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese; no significant regional variation

Related Words

implicitimplicationinferencesubtextconnotationunderlying meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
get the point across
miss the point
drive a point home
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