Allusive vs. Implicit — What's the Difference?

Containing or characterized by indirect references

Suggested though not directly expressed

That contains or makes use of allusions (indirect references or hints)

Always to be found in; essentially connected with

Figurative; symbolical.

With no qualification or question; absolute

Having reference to something not fully expressed; containing an allusion.

(of a function) not expressed directly in terms of independent variables.

Characterized by indirect references;

Implied or understood though not directly expressed

Contained in the nature of something though not readily apparent

Having no doubts or reservations; unquestioning

Implied indirectly, without being directly expressed

Contained in the essential nature of something but not openly shown

Having no reservations or doubts; unquestioning or unconditional; usually said of faith or trust.

(obsolete) entangled, twisted together.

Infolded; entangled; complicated; involved.

Tacitly comprised; fairly to be understood, though not expressed in words; implied; as, an implicit contract or agreement.

Resting on another; trusting in the word or authority of another, without doubt or reserve; unquestioning; complete; as, implicit confidence; implicit obedience.

Implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something;

Being without doubt or reserve;