Word meaning
tacit
adjective · TAS-it
What does tacit mean?
Tacit means understood or implied without being stated.
Tacit in a sentence
“They had a tacit agreement not to discuss politics at dinner.”
Synonyms for tacit
- implicit
- unspoken
- implied
Where does tacit come from?
From Latin tacitus, "silent."
How to remember tacit
- Say it out loud a few times: TAS-it.
- Write one sentence of your own using tacit, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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