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implicative

UK
/ɪmˈplɪkətɪv/
US
/ɪmˈplɪkətɪv/

Translations

implicativenoun
implicatives
pl
UK
/ɪmˈplɪkətɪv/
US
/ɪmˈplɪkətɪv/
Synonyms
connotation
consequence
insinuation
suggestion
entailment
inference
implicature
implication
implicativeadjective
more implicative
Comp.
most implicative
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈplɪkətɪv/
US
/ɪmˈplɪkətɪv/
The implicative nature of his statement suggested more than he explicitly said.
Импликативный характер его заявления предполагал больше, чем он явно сказал.
Synonyms
indicative
allusive
connotative
inferential
suggestive

Definitions

implicativenoun
A word, especially a verb, that implies the truth or falsity of its complement clause; an implicative verb.
Verbs like "manage to" and "fail to" are implicatives because they entail the success or failure of the action described.
implicativeadjective
Suggesting or implying something, often in a subtle or indirect way.
The implicative tone of his remarks left everyone wondering about his true intentions.
Relating to or expressing logical implication.
In classical logic, the implicative connective corresponds to material implication.
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