tacit Meaning & Definition
What Does Tacit Mean?
As an adjective, tacit means Implied, but not made explicit, especially through silence. It can also mean Not derived from formal principles of reasoning; based on induction rather than deduction.
Tacit: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtæsɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | implicit, silent and implied |
| Comparative / superlative | more tacit, most tacit |
Tacit Definition (Adjective)
- Implied, but not made explicit, especially through silence.
tacit consent ― consent by silence, or by not raising an objection
- Not derived from formal principles of reasoning; based on induction rather than deduction.
Adjective
- Expressed in silence; implied, but not made explicit; silent.
tacit consent : consent by silence, or by not raising an objection
Synonyms of Tacit
Tacit synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Tacit
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Tacit in a Sentence
tacit consent ― consent by silence, or by not raising an objection
tacit consent : consent by silence, or by not raising an objection
Word Forms & Grammar
tacit (comparative more tacit, superlative most tacit)
Words That Rhyme With Tacit
Origin of Tacit
Borrowed from late Middle French tacite, or from Latin tacitus (“that is passed over in silence, done without words, assumed as a matter of course, silent”), from tacere (“to be silent”).
How Do You Say Tacit?
You say tacit as //ˈtæsɪt//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Tacit
What part of speech is tacit?
Tacit is an adjective.
What is another word for tacit?
Words with a similar meaning to tacit include implicit, silent and implied. See the full list of tacit synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of tacit?
The comparative form is more tacit and the superlative form is most tacit.