implicature
/ˈɪmplɪkətʃər/
what is suggested but not explicitly stated
implicature in a sentence
“Saying 'It's getting late' implicates that we should leave.”
Origin of implicature
Latin implicare (to fold in); term from H.P. Grice
Related Words
speech act
an utterance that performs an action (promising, apologizing, ordering)
common ground
shared knowledge, beliefs, and assumptions between communicators
turn-taking
the system by which speakers alternate in conversation
maxim of quantity
provide as much information as needed, but not more
maxim of relevance
make contributions relevant to the current exchange
maxim of manner
be clear, brief, and orderly; avoid obscurity and ambiguity