Definition

Relating to something that suggests or indicates another thing without stating it directly.

Example

The implicative nature of her words made everyone think twice about their actions.

Conversation

Did you read that article about the new study on communication?

Yeah, it was really interesting and quite implicative of our daily interactions.

I thought so too; it really makes you think about what we imply in conversations.

Exactly! Sometimes, the implicative messages are more powerful than the words themselves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Implicative is formed from "implicare" (meaning to involve or entangle) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word describes something that has the nature of involving or implying something else.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'involves' ('implicare') or 'entangles' others — that's why implicative means having the nature of involving.

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