Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
implicative
Adjective
/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪtɪv/
Definition
Implicative refers to something that suggests or indicates a meaning or consequence that is not explicitly expressed.
Examples
- The implicative nature of her comments hinted at her dissatisfaction with the project.
- The implicative relationship between the variables was evident in the study’s findings.
Meaning
The term implicative is often used in linguistics and logic to describe statements or propositions that imply something without stating it outright.
Synonyms
- Suggestive
- Implicit
- Indicating
- Inferential
- Allusive
