Both Uses of
implicit
in
Pride and Prejudice
- Let me recommend you, however, as a friend, not to give implicit confidence to all his assertions; for as to Mr. Darcy's using him ill, it is perfectly false; for, on the contrary, he has always been remarkably kind to him, though George Wickham has treated Mr. Darcy in a most infamous manner.†
p. 93.2
- His affection was proved to have been sincere, and his conduct cleared of all blame, unless any could attach to the implicitness of his confidence in his friend.†
p. 207.3 *
Definitions:
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(implicit as in: not explicitly but implicitly) not stated directly, but understood (or capable of being understood) from something elseShared information is often divided into two categories: That which is said explicitly (directly in words that leave no room for confusion or doubt) and that which is said implicitly.
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(implicit as in: implicit problem with the design) exists as an inseparable part or characteristic
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(implicit as in: I trust her implicitly.) without question or doubt