1. An indirect or implied mention of something without explicitly stating it; a reference that is understood without being directly expressed
The author's tacit reference to Shakespeare's sonnets enriched the poem's meaning for educated readers.
A referência implícita do autor aos sonetos de Shakespeare enriqueceu o significado do poema para leitores instruídos.
2. In literary or academic contexts, an allusion that relies on the reader's existing knowledge rather than explicit explanation
Her tacit reference to classical mythology assumed the audience would recognize the allusion.
Sua referência implícita à mitologia clássica presumia que o público reconheceria a alusão.