Definitions
- Describing a statement or action that suggests or implies something without directly stating it. - Referring to the act of implying or suggesting something without explicitly stating it. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that carries an implicit meaning or suggestion.
- Describing something that is suggested or hinted at without being explicitly stated. - Referring to a meaning or message that is conveyed indirectly or through implication. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that carries an implicit meaning or suggestion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the idea of suggesting or hinting at something without explicitly stating it.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a situation or circumstance that carries an implicit meaning or suggestion.
- 3Both words are related to communication and language use.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Implicatory is less commonly used than implied and may be considered more technical or formal.
- 2Focus: Implicatory emphasizes the act of implying or suggesting, while implied focuses on the meaning or message that is conveyed.
- 3Connotation: Implicatory may carry a negative connotation, suggesting that something is being hidden or not fully disclosed, while implied is more neutral.
Remember this!
Implicatory and implied are synonyms that relate to the idea of suggesting or hinting at something without explicitly stating it. However, there are some differences between the two words. Implicatory is less commonly used and may be considered more technical or formal. It emphasizes the act of implying or suggesting, while implied focuses on the meaning or message that is conveyed. Additionally, implicatory may carry a negative connotation, while implied is more neutral.
