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tacit manner

[/ˈtæsɪt ˈmænər/]
noun phrasepl: tacit manners
forma/maneira tácita
1. A way of communicating or behaving that is understood without being explicitly stated or expressed in words
They reached an agreement in a tacit manner, without any formal discussion.
Eles chegaram a um acordo de forma tácita, sem qualquer discussão formal.
2. An implicit or indirect way of conveying meaning through actions, gestures, or context rather than direct speech
The rejection was made in a tacit manner through silence and avoidance.
A rejeição foi feita de maneira tácita através do silêncio e da evitação.
Synonyms
implicit mannerindirect wayunspoken mannersilent wayunderstood manner
Antonyms
explicit mannerdirect waystated mannerspoken mannerovert way

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma tácita
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
de forma tácita
Standard usage
Portugal
de forma tácita
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

between the lines
without saying a word
understood without being said
implied agreement
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