implicitly-given
|im-plis-it-ly-giv-en|
C1
/ɪmˈplɪsɪtli ˈɡɪvən/
understood without being stated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'implicitly-given' originates from the combination of 'implicit' and 'given'. 'Implicit' comes from Latin 'implicitus', meaning 'entangled', and 'given' is the past participle of 'give', from Old English 'giefan'.
Historical Evolution
'Implicit' evolved from Latin 'implicitus' through Old French 'implicite', and 'given' from Old English 'giefan', eventually forming the modern English term 'implicitly-given'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'implicit' meant 'entangled' or 'involved', and 'given' meant 'bestowed'. Over time, 'implicitly-given' evolved to mean 'understood without being stated'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/11 00:49
