GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

last match results

Found one definition

  1.       
    
    Implicit , a. [L. implicitus, p. p. of implicare to entwine, entangle, attach closely: cf. F. implicite. See Implicate.]
    1. Infolded; entangled; complicated; involved. [Obs.]
      Milton.

      1913 Webster

      In his woolly fleece
      I cling implicit.
      Pope.

      1913 Webster

    2. Tacitly comprised; fairly to be understood, though not expressed in words; implied; as, an implicit contract or agreement.
      South.

      1913 Webster
    3. Resting on another; trusting in the word or authority of another, without doubt or reserve; unquestioning; complete; as, implicit confidence; implicit obedience.
      1913 Webster

      Back again to implicit faith I fall.
      Donne.

      1913 Webster

      Implicit function. (Math.) See under Function.

      1913 Webster