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implied

[ɪmˈplaɪd]
adjective
implícito
1. Suggested or indicated indirectly; not explicitly stated
There was an implied threat in his tone of voice.
Havia uma ameaça implícita no seu tom de voz.
2. Involved or suggested as a necessary part of something
Freedom of speech carries with it implied responsibilities.
A liberdade de expressão carrega consigo responsabilidades implícitas.
3. Understood though not put into words
The implied meaning of the contract was clear to both parties.
O significado implícito do contrato era claro para ambas as partes.
Synonyms
implicitinferredsuggestedindicatedunderstood
Antonyms
explicitstatedexpresseddirectclear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
implícito
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
implícito
No regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
implícito
No regional variation
Portugal
implícito
Standard usage, same as Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
implied consent
implied warranty
the elephant in the room
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