implicitcause
nounUK /ɪmˈplɪsɪt kɔːz/
US /ɪmˈplɪsɪt kɔːz/
A cause that is hidden inside something and not said out loud.
The implicit cause of the fight was that both kids wanted the same toy.
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2. A reason that is understood without being directly stated.
The implicit cause of her smile was the surprise party she knew about.
3. A factor that quietly leads to a result rather than openly driving it.
Poor sleep was the implicit cause of his bad mood all day.
4. An assumed reason that people accept without proof.
The implicit cause of the delay was assumed to be traffic, though no one checked.