Standard implicature, a concept in pragmatics, describes meanings that are suggested or implied by an utterance, rather than explicitly stated.…
Scalar implicature is a type of inference where a listener assumes the speaker chose the weakest statement from a set…
Quality implicature refers to the unspoken assumptions made about the quality or truthfulness of a statement, often inferred from the…
Manner implicature refers to implied meanings derived from the way something is said, focusing on efficiency and clarity. It's about…
The Informativeness Principle guides communication by suggesting speakers should provide new, relevant information to listeners. It ensures conversations are efficient…
Generalized implicature refers to meanings that are often, but not always, conveyed by an utterance. It's a key concept in…
Clausal implicature refers to the meaning conveyed beyond the literal words of a sentence. It arises from conversational principles, context,…
Actual implicature refers to what a speaker actually means, beyond the literal words. It's the intended message conveyed through context,…