Implicit may refer to:
Mathematics
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Implicit function
In mathematics, an implicit equation is a relation of the form R(x_1, \dots, x_n) = 0, where is a function of several variables (often a polynomial). For example, the implicit equation of the unit circle is x^2 + y^2 - 1 = 0.
An implicit func ...
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Implicit function theorem
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Implicit curve
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Implicit surface
In mathematics, an implicit surface is a Surface (geometry), surface in Euclidean space defined by an equation
: F(x,y,z)=0.
An ''implicit surface'' is the set of Zero of a function, zeros of a Function of several real variables, function of ...
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Implicit differential equation
In mathematics, an ordinary differential equation (ODE) is a differential equation (DE) dependent on only a single independent variable. As with any other DE, its unknown(s) consists of one (or more) function(s) and involves the derivatives ...
Other uses
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Implicit assumption
A tacit assumption or implicit assumption is an assumption that underlies a logical argument, course of action, decision, or judgment that is not explicitly voiced nor necessarily understood by the decision maker or judge. These assumptions may b ...
, in logic
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Implicit-association test
The implicit-association test (IAT) is an assessment intended to detect subconscious associations between mental representations of objects (concepts) in memory. Its best-known application is the assessment of implicit stereotypes held by test su ...
, in social psychology
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Implicit bit, in floating-point arithmetic
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Implicit learning, in learning psychology
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Implicit memory
In psychology, implicit memory is one of the two main types of long-term human memory. It is acquired and used unconsciously, and can affect thoughts and behaviours. One of its most common forms is procedural memory, which allows people to perf ...
, in long-term human memory
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Implicit solvation, in computational chemistry
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Implicit stereotype (implicit bias), in social identity theory
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Implicit type conversion
In computer science, type conversion, type casting, type coercion, and type juggling are different ways of changing an expression from one data type to another. An example would be the conversion of an integer value into a floating point val ...
, in computing
See also
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Implicit and explicit atheism, types of atheism coined by George H. Smith
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Implication (disambiguation)
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Implicature
In pragmatics, a subdiscipline of linguistics, an implicature is something the speaker suggests or implies with an utterance, even though it is not literally expressed. Implicatures can aid in communicating more efficiently than by explicitly sayi ...
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