What does TACIT mean?

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Tacit is an adjective.

Definitions

1. Understood or implied without being stated.

2. Expressed or carried out without words; silent.

Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈtæsɪt/

UK: /ˈtasɪt/

Origin and Usage

The word tacit comes from the Latin word "tacitus," which means "silent" or "unspoken." It was first used in English in the early 17th century. Tacit is commonly used to describe something that is understood or implied without being stated outright. It is often used in legal and business contexts to describe agreements or understandings that are not explicitly stated but are nevertheless understood by all parties involved.

Synonyms

Implicit, understood, unspoken, inferred, hinted, suggested.

Related Words

Taste, taint, tract, tract, trait.

Example Sentences

1. The tacit agreement between the two companies was never put in writing.

2. She gave him a tacit nod of approval.

3. His silence was a tacit admission of guilt.

4. The two friends had a tacit understanding that they would always have each others backs.

5. The tacit rules of the game were not explained to the new player.