Definitions
- Describing a meaning that is suggested or hinted at without being explicitly stated. - Referring to an idea or message that is conveyed indirectly through context or subtext. - Talking about a conclusion that can be drawn from the available evidence, even if it is not explicitly stated.
- Referring to a communication style that is not straightforward or explicit. - Describing a method of conveying information that is not direct or immediate. - Talking about a consequence or effect that is not immediately apparent or obvious.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a form of communication that is not direct or explicit.
- 2Both words suggest that there is more to the message than what is being said outright.
- 3Both words require the listener or reader to infer meaning from context or subtext.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Implied emphasizes the meaning that is suggested or hinted at, while indirect emphasizes the method of communication.
- 2Intensity: Implied suggests a strong or clear message that is not explicitly stated, while indirect suggests a weaker or less clear message.
- 3Clarity: Implied implies a specific meaning that can be inferred from context, while indirect can refer to any method of communication that is not direct or immediate.
- 4Usage: Implied is often used in literary or academic contexts, while indirect is more commonly used in everyday speech.
- 5Connotation: Implied has a neutral or positive connotation, while indirect can have a negative connotation of being evasive or unclear.
Remember this!
Implied and indirect are both words that describe a form of communication that is not direct or explicit. However, implied emphasizes the meaning that is suggested or hinted at, while indirect emphasizes the method of communication. Implied is often used in literary or academic contexts, while indirect is more commonly used in everyday speech. Implied has a neutral or positive connotation, while indirect can have a negative connotation of being evasive or unclear.
