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"Tacit" vs. "unspoken": decoding silent agreements
Lloyd Cooper 18/10/2024, 06:04
What is similar?
Both "tacit" and "unspoken" refer to something that is understood or implied without being directly stated. They often describe agreements, understandings, or communications that are not verbally articulated.
What is different?
The word "tacit" is often used in formal or legal contexts to describe implicit agreements or understandings, suggesting a stronger or more official recognition despite the lack of verbal acknowledgment. "Unspoken" is more general and can describe anything that is understood without being said, often emphasizing the silence or lack of verbal expression.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Tacit- They had a tacit agreement to share the profits equally.
- Her nod was a tacit approval of the plan.
- The company had a tacit understanding with the government.
- There was an unspoken rule about not using phones during meetings.
- Their friendship had many unspoken boundaries.
- He adhered to an unspoken code of conduct.
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