Confused words day 1 - Explicit and Implicit

Confused words Day 1 Explicit and Implicit What is the difference between explicit and implicit? Explicit means direct or clearly expressed. Implicit means implied or expressed indirectly. Explicit and Implicit Occasionally, there is confusion over the words explicit and implicit. They sound similar, but their meanings are very different. Explicit The adjective explicit means precisely and clearly expressed. Examples: The law was explicit in whose tax rates were to be raised. Marathon runners set explicit goals. Implicit The adjective implicit means implied or suggested. Examples: There is always an implicit threat of violence. The attention on young middle class protestors was far less direct but often implicit.