in a way that is not directly expressed but understood or implied
example
The teacher implicitly encouraged creativity in her students through her open-ended assignments.
synonyms
tacitly
word origin — From Latin 'implicitus' meaning 'involved, entangled', from 'implicare' meaning 'to entangle, involve'.
implicitly, feasibly, chronologically, integrally, conspicuously: meanings and examples
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implicitly · adverb/ɪmˈplɪsɪtli/
in a way that is not directly expressed but understood or implied
The teacher implicitly encouraged creativity in her students through her open-ended assignments.
Synonyms: tacitly
Origin: From Latin 'implicitus' meaning 'involved, entangled', from 'implicare' meaning 'to entangle, involve'.
feasibly · adverb/ˈfizəbli/
capable of being done or carried out
The project can feasibly be completed within the allocated budget, given the resources we have.
Synonyms: practically, plausibly, realistically
Origin: From Middle French 'faisible', from Old French 'fais-, faire' meaning 'to do', from Latin 'facere' meaning 'to make or do'.
chronologically · adverb/krəˈnɑːlədʒɪkli/
in the order of time when events occur
The events in the documentary were presented chronologically, allowing viewers to follow the historical timeline easily.
Synonyms: sequentially, sequential, in order
Origin: from Greek 'khronos', meaning 'time', and 'logia', meaning 'study or science'
integrally · adverb/ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəli/
in a manner that is essential to the completeness or wholeness of something
The community's values are integrally linked to its cultural heritage, shaping the identity of its members.
Synonyms: essentially, fundamentally, inherently
Origin: Late Latin 'integralis', meaning 'whole or complete', derived from 'integer' meaning 'whole' or 'untouched'
conspicuously · adverb/kənˈspɪkjuəsli/
in a way that is clearly visible or attracting notice
The painting was conspicuously displayed in the center of the gallery, drawing the attention of every visitor.
Synonyms: noticeably, overtly, prominently
Origin: from the Latin 'conspicuus', meaning 'visible' or 'evident', combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.