"Tacitly" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Tacitly" Meaning

Implied or understood without being explicitly stated.

Example: "She was unhappy, but she didn't say anything, which made her displeasure tacitly understood by everyone around her."

"Tacitly" Examples

Examples of "Tacitly"


The mayor's decision to appoint a new board member was made tacitly, without making a public announcement.

He implied that he was interested in the job, but his interest was not explicitly stated, and the question was never asked directly. Her tacit response, however, was suggestive.

My presence at the party tacitly suggested that I approved of their plans.

Many unions have tacitly agreed to give up higher wage increases in exchange for greater job stability.

She tacitly accepted the invitation without saying a word.

His anger was evident, but he did not express it directly. His staying out of the dinner discussion tacitly communicated his displeasure.

"Tacitly" Similar Words

Tachyphylactic

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Tachyphylaxis (also spelled tachyphylactic) refers to a condition where the body becomes increasingly tolerant or insensitive to a substance that would normally have a pharmacological or physiological effect, requiring progressively larger doses to achieve the same effect.<br><br>For example, if someone experiences tachyphylaxis to a particular medication, they may find that it becomes less effective over time, requiring them to take more frequent doses or increased quantities to achieve the desired result. This can occur with both medicinal substances and substances of addiction.<br><br>Tachyphylaxis can have undesirable outcomes, as the body's tolerance and insensitivity develop, leading to reliance on increasingly larger doses, which can increase the risk of adverse effects, dependence, and ultimately, overdose.

Tachyphylaxis

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Tachyphylaxis refers to a state of rapid physiological or psychological adaptation to the effects of a substance, especially a stimulant or a medication, resulting in a diminished response or decreased sensitivity over time. This phenomenon can occur when a person is exposed to the substance repeatedly, leading to a decrease in its effectiveness or a need for increasing doses to achieve the same effect. Tachyphylaxis can be observed in various contexts, including the body's response to medications, allergic reactions, or even the effects of emotional stimuli.

Tachypnea

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Tachypnea refers to an increased rate of breathing, typically defined as more than 20 breaths per minute in an average adult. It is often a symptom of various medical conditions such as anxiety, asthma, heart problems, pneumonia, or heart attack, and can be a response to exercise or stress.

Tachypneic

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Tachypneic refers to breathing rapidly or shallowly.

Tachypnoea

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Tachypnea is a medical term referring to an abnormally fast breathing rate. The normal resting respiratory rate is considered to be 12-20 breaths per minute in adults. Tachypnea is typically defined as more than 20 breaths per minute, but this can vary slightly depending on the specific context, age, and underlying medical condition.

Tachyzoite

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A tachyzoite is a parasitic stage of a protozoan, particularly Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that infects humans and other mammals.<br><br>The tachyzoite is one of the two main stages of the parasite's life cycle, the other being the bradyzoite. Tachyzoites are the rapidly multiplying form of the parasite, and are responsible for causing the acute symptoms of toxoplasmosis, such as fever, headache, and swollen lymph nodes.

Tachyzoites

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Tacit

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Implied or understood, but not explicitly stated.<br><br>Example: "Her silence was a tacit acceptance of the offer."

Tacitness

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Taciturn

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Taciturn refers to someone who is habitually uncommunicative or reserved, speaking little or rarely. Taciturn people tend to be quiet and unforthcoming, and may give the impression of being shy or aloof. The word is often used to describe individuals who are not forthcoming about their thoughts, feelings, or opinions, and may come across as mysterious or enigmatic to others.

Taciturnity

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Taciturnity is the state or quality of being uncommunicative or reluctant to speak or talk about something. It refers to a person who is not talkative or outspoken, and may even appear to be reserved or secretive.

Taciturnly

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Characterized by or disposed to withhold or restrict information or expression; uncommunicative.

Tacitus

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Tacitus is a Latin word that refers to a vacuous or uncommunicative person, often in a negative way. It is typically used to describe someone who is reserved, silent, or keeping their thoughts and feelings to themselves, often to the point of being aloof or distant.<br><br>The term "taciturn" is also related, meaning someone who prefers not to speak or express themselves, often due to being introverted or shy.

Tack

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A small pointed object used for fastening or piercing, typically having a sharp tip and a flat, pointed back.<br><br>Example: nail (to tack a notice to a wall)<br><br>It can also be a short stop or check in a list or series, especially one used to emphasize or emphasize a point.<br><br>Example: Tack on extra time for travel.<br><br>In addition, "tack" can refer to a change in direction or a turn in a conversation or a situation.<br><br>Example: The conversation took a tack when he mentioned politics.<br><br>Finally, in sailing, a tack is a turn in a zigzag course.<br><br>Example: The boat tacked left to avoid the rocks.

Tacked

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Tacked: (past tense of "tack") <br><br>1. The past tense of tack, meaning to attach or fasten something firmly to something else using a tack.<br>2. To address or tackle a problem or issue.<br>3. In engineering and construction, to attach a beam or a structural element to another structure.<br>4. In sailing, to change direction without turning the bow of the boat through the wind.<br><br>Example sentences:<br>- She marked the important point on the map and then tacked it to the bulletin board.<br>- The team had to tackle the complex problem from different angles.<br>- The engineer tacked the beam to the wall to provide extra support.<br>- The sailor expertly tacked the sail to change direction.

Tackiness

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The state of being disgusting or unpleasantly sticky and tacky. Often used to describe something that is gaudy or overly sentimental, or something that sticks to or leaves a residue on another surface.