What does implicature mean?
Implicature means (pragmatics) An implied meaning that does not semantically entail..
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/ɪmˈplɪkət͡ʃə/ · noun
(pragmatics) An implied meaning that does not semantically entail..
Use implicature when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Implicature means (pragmatics) An implied meaning that does not semantically entail..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use implicature where its definition matches the intended context.
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