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tacit
adjective
Understood or implied without being stated; expressed without words; silent.
Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers
Etymology
From Latin tacitus meaning "silent, kept silent," past participle of tacere (to be silent).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"There was a tacit agreement not to discuss the incident."
- 2.
"Her tacit approval was shown by her silence."
- 3.
"The partners had a tacit understanding about dividing responsibilities."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
implicitunspokenunderstoodimpliedsilent
Related Words
unvoicedunexpressedwordlessinferred
Fun Fact
Tacit knowledge is knowledge we have but can't easily explain - like how to ride a bike. Philosopher Michael Polanyi famously wrote, "We know more than we can tell."
Word Game Tips
Letters: 5 letters (T, A, C, I, T)
Scrabble Value: 7 points
Tip: Words ending in "IT" are often good scoring opportunities.
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