implicit -
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; "an implicit agreement not to raise the subject"; "there was implicit criticism in his voice"; "anger was implicit in the argument"; "the oak is implicit in the acorn"
explicit,
expressed precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes"
connotative having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit
covert secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; "covert actions by the CIA"; "covert funding for the rebels"
explicitness clarity as a consequence of being explicit
implicit in,
inherent,
underlying in the nature of something though not readily apparent; "shortcomings inherent in our approach"; "an underlying meaning"
tacit,
understood,
silent fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation; "the understood conditions of troop withdrawal were clear"
implicit -
being without doubt or reserve; "implicit trust"
