Implicature refers to what a speaker suggests or implies with an utterance, beyond what is literally said. It's about understanding…
An impersonal verb is a verb that does not take a direct object or a subject that refers to a…
Impermissible mixed metaphors combine unrelated concepts, creating nonsensical or confusing imagery. They often arise from carelessness, leading to unintended humor…
Imperfective aspect describes actions or states as ongoing, habitual, or incomplete, without focusing on their completion. It contrasts with perfective…
The imperative mood is used to express commands, requests, or advice. It often features an implied 'you' and is a…
The immediate imperative mood in grammar commands direct, instant action. It's used for commands, requests, and suggestions requiring prompt obedience…
Immediate constituents are the smallest meaningful units that combine to form larger structures in linguistics. They help analyze sentence structure…
Illocutionary verbs are verbs that perform an action as they state it, like promising or warning. They directly express the…
The illocutionary point is the speaker's intention in performing a speech act. It defines what the speaker is trying to…
Illocutionary inconsistency occurs when a speaker's intended meaning (illocutionary force) conflicts with the literal meaning of their utterance, leading to…