TACIT
What does "TACIT" mean?
Understood or implied without being stated; expressed silently.
Meanings
- Implied or understood without being directly expressed in words. Her nod was a tacit approval of the plan.
- Making no sound; silent. He gave only tacit, watchful attention. formal
Word origin
From Latin 'tacitus', the past participle of 'tacēre' meaning 'to be silent'; the same root gives 'taciturn' and 'reticent'.
Remember it
TACIT hides 'TACT' inside (almost) - the silent kind of knowing that good tact relies on.
A little poem
Two cups, two raised brows-
the whole argument settled
and no one has spoken.
haiku
What it teaches
The loudest agreements are often the ones never said aloud.
Quick facts
What does TACIT mean?
Understood or implied without being stated; expressed silently.
Is TACIT a valid word?
Yes — TACIT is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is TACIT?
TACIT has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Where does TACIT come from?
From Latin 'tacitus', the past participle of 'tacēre' meaning 'to be silent'; the same root gives 'taciturn' and 'reticent'.
What can TACIT teach us?
The loudest agreements are often the ones never said aloud.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.