Select the word that fits the analogy:Explicit : Implicit :: Express :...
From the first part of the analogy, it becomes clear that the two words are opposite in meaning i.e. 'Explicit' is the antonym of 'Implicit'. Similarly, the antonym of 'Express' will be ''Repress'.
The meaning of the words are given below:
- Explicit: fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent.
- Implicit: involved in the nature or essence of something though not revealed, expressed, or developed.
- Express: to make known the opinions or feelings of (oneself).
- Repress: to prevent the natural or normal expression(feelings), activity, or development of.
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Select the word that fits the analogy:Explicit : Implicit :: Express :...
Explanation:
Explicit : Implicit :: Express :
In this analogy, we are looking for a word that has a similar relationship to "Express" as "Implicit" has to "Explicit."
Explicit means clearly stated or shown, while implicit means implied but not plainly expressed.
Therefore, in this analogy, we are looking for a word that is the opposite of express, meaning to convey meaning without explicitly stating it.
Answer:
Repress
Repress means to restrain, hold back, or suppress. It is the opposite of express, which means to convey or communicate. Just as implicit is the opposite of explicit in terms of being stated or shown clearly, repress is the opposite of express in terms of conveying meaning.