“The explicit meaning was hidden. That's an implicit statement.”
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Implicit vs. Explicit
Implicit" is implied; "explicit" is clearly stated.
The comparisoni
“The implicit meaning was hidden. That's an explicit statement.”
The ruleii
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Implicit = IMPLIED (inside, not said).
They have opposite meanings despite similar sounds.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Implicit = IMPLIED (inside, not said). Explicit = clearly EXPRESSED.