English vocabulary · C1
Tacit
/ˈtæs.ɪt/ · adj.
It means understood without words. No one says it, but everyone knows.
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Example sentences
- They had a tacit rule: no phones at dinner.
- Her tacit approval let the project move forward.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- tac — silent (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- UNSPOKEN — not said out loud (No Words Needed)
- IMPLIED — hinted at indirectly (Suggested, Not Stated)
- SILENT — without any sound (Quiet Agreement)
Similar words
- unspoken
- implied
- silent
Lesson notes
Tacit. It means understood without words. No one says it, but everyone knows.
Similar words are unspoken, implied, and silent. Use tacit when both sides know something without saying it.
They had a tacit rule: no phones at dinner. Her tacit approval let the project move forward.
From Latin. Tac- means silent. Silent knowing — that is tacit.