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Implicature

Definition

Implicature is a concept in pragmatics, referring to the meaning conveyed indirectly through a speaker's utterance, distinct from its literal meaning.

Examples

As a noun:

1. The implicature in her statement was that she didn't want to join the party.
2. The speaker used implicature to imply his disapproval of the proposal.

As a verb:

1. By using certain words, he was able to implicature a different intention.
2. She skillfully implicatured her opinion without directly criticizing the project.

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