implied

American  

[im-plahyd] / ɪmˈplaɪd /

adjective

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

   an implied rebuke; an implied compliment.

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implied British  

/ ɪmˈplaɪd, ɪmˈplaɪɪdlɪ /

adjective

1. hinted at or suggested; not directly expressed

   an implied criticism

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Other Word Forms

• impliedly adverb
• unimplied adjective
• well-implied adjective

Etymology

Origin of implied

First recorded in 1520–30; imply + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The negative market reaction also suggested investors may have been hoping for a quicker return on Pfizer's R&D program than the one implied by the results.

From Barron's

Prosecutors suggested that because the burglars did not simply steal expensive items and implied they had intended to target the celebrities personally.

From BBC

“While the headline index is still at a level that historically has been consistent with weak sub 2% growth, growth has been stronger than implied by the index for the past three years.”

From Barron's

Here they are, sorted by 12-month upside potential implied by the analysts’ consensus price targets.

From MarketWatch

Coterra Energy is being acquired by Devon Energy, but shares of both companies are falling in early Monday trading, as the implied purchase price is below where the stock last closed.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• hidden
• implicit
• indirect
• latent
• lurking
• tacit
• unspoken