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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

implicature

/ɪmˈplɪkətʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does implicature mean?

noun

A suggestion or implication that is not explicitly stated, but is understood from the context or tone of what is said or written. In linguistics, a meaning that is conveyed by a speaker or writer beyond what is literally expressed.

Example

"The politician's words carried an implicature that the economy was on the verge of collapse."

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