implicative

/'implikətiv/ Cách viết khác : (implicatory) /'implikətəri/

Thân thiện

An archaeologist carefully examines implicative artifacts at a dig site.

Definition

Adjective 1. Tending to suggest or imply: Having the quality of hinting at or indicating something indirectly, rather than stating it explicitly. An implicative statement or piece of evidence allows for an inference to be drawn. 2. Involving implication: Of or relating to the logical or suggestive connection between ideas, where one thing leads to or points toward another.

Usage

The adjective "implicative" is used to describe words, statements, evidence, or situations that carry an implied meaning or lead to a logical conclusion. It is a formal term often found in analytical, logical, or critical discussions.

Examples

• The detective found the note to be highly implicative, hinting at a motive without naming it directly.
• Her silence was implicative of her disapproval.
• In logic, an implicative relationship exists between a premise and its conclusion.

Advanced Usage

• Implicative of: This phrase is commonly used to state what is being suggested or implied.
  • The data is implicative of a larger trend in consumer behavior.
• Logically implicative: Used to emphasize the deductive or inferential connection.
  • The first premise is logically implicative of the second.

Variants and Related Words

• Imply (verb): To suggest or indicate something indirectly.
• Implication (noun): 1. The conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated. 2. A likely consequence.
• Implicatory (adjective): A less common variant with the same meaning as "implicative."

Synonyms

• Suggestive: Tending to suggest an idea.
• Connotative: Implying or suggesting an idea or quality in addition to the literal meaning.
• Allusive: Working by suggestion rather than explicit mention.

Antonyms

• Explicit: Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
• Direct: Straightforward and without ambiguity.
• Declarative: Making a clear statement of fact.

Notes

"Implicative" is closely related to the concept of implication in logic, where a conditional statement (if p, then q) is true unless a true premise leads to a false conclusion. In everyday language, it describes the suggestive power of communication.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. tending to suggest or imply
   • artifacts suggestive of an ancient society
   • an implicative statement

Từ đồng nghĩa

• suggestive