Definitive and Implicit

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Definitive adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.

Usage example: the insurance company's definitive statement on the types of surgical operations that are covered

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Implicit is an antonym for definitive.

Implicit adjective - Implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something.

Usage example: an implicit agreement not to raise the subject

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Definitive is an antonym for implicit.

Nearby Word: implicitly

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Implicit and Definitive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/definitive/implicit

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