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Mrs. Bluezette's Grammar Guide
explicit/implicit
The difference between "explicit" and "implicit."
That's the subject of today's lesson.
"Explicit" means expressed directly or clearly stated.
v
The news director's EXPLICIT memo left no doubt that he was
fired.
v
The assignment's editor's EXPLICIT instructions were to begin
the story at the dump.
"Implicit" means implied but not stated.
v
The photographer's frown indicated his IMPLICIT disapproval
of my line of questioning.
v
IMPLICIT in the producer's silence was her resolve to stand firm
on the length of my story.
"Implicit" also means without reservation or absolute.
v
She felt as if the EP had IMPLICIT faith in her ability to meet
the deadline.
v
Mrs. B has IMPLICIT trust in your dedication to becoming a
more careful communicator.
