Im*plic"it (?), a. [L. implicitus, p. p. of implicare to entwine, entangle, attach closely: cf. F. implicite. See Implicate.]

1.

Infolded; entangled; complicated; involved.

[Obs.]

Milton.

In his woolly fleece I cling implicit. Pope.

2.

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

South.

3.

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

Back again to implicit faith I fall. Donne.

Implicit function. Math. See under Function.

 

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