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implied

[ im-plahyd ]

adjective

  1. involved, indicated, or suggested without being directly or explicitly stated; tacitly understood:

    an implied rebuke; an implied compliment.



implied

/ ɪmˈplaɪd; ɪmˈplaɪɪdlɪ /

adjective

  1. hinted at or suggested; not directly expressed

    an implied criticism

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Derived Forms

  • impliedly, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ··· [im-, plahy, -id-lee], adverb
  • ܲi· adjective
  • ɱ-· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of implied1

First recorded in 1520–30; imply + -ed 2
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"SB 8 falsely implied that there would be medical exceptions by using vague language, and the average Texan doesn't realize the false implication until someone they love is in that impossible situation," Brandt said.

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The Trump administration contends Maine is violating federal antidiscrimination laws as well as protections implied by the U.S.

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The military's chief spokesman said it "has no knowledge of the things being implied".

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This season is full of implied questions about heroism and duty.

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The activity implied that treasuries may have lost their glow, or that the stock market collapse had produced untenable losses among Wall Street traders.

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