implicitreason
nounUK /ɪmˈplɪsɪt ˈriːzən/
US /ɪmˈplɪsɪt ˈrizən/
A reason that is not said out loud but is understood.
The implicitreason for her smile was that she had won the game.
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2. A cause that is suggested by actions rather than stated in words.
His quiet gift was an implicitreason for the family's gratitude.
3. An underlying explanation that everyone knows without being told.
The implicitreason the park was empty was the cold weather.
4. A logical ground that is taken for granted in an argument.
The implicitreason in her claim was that practice leads to improvement.