Scalar Implicature Explained
Scalar implicature is a type of inference where a listener assumes the…
Relevance Implicature
Relevance implicature is a concept in pragmatics where speakers imply meanings beyond…
Propositional Content Condition
The Propositional Content Condition asserts that for a statement to be meaningful,…
Nonconversational Implicature
Nonconversational implicature refers to meaning conveyed beyond the literal words, arising from…
Lexical Unit
A lexical unit is the smallest meaningful unit of language. It encompasses…
Interpretation Relation
The interpretation relation defines how one concept or statement is understood or…