Definition

In a way that suggests or implies something without stating it directly.

Example

She spoke implicatively, hinting at her true feelings without saying them outright.

Conversation

Did you notice how he spoke implicatively during the meeting?

Yeah, it made his points seem much more significant.

I thought it was a clever way to get his message across.

Definitely! It keeps people thinking about the deeper meaning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Implicatively → It is formed from "implicare" (meaning to fold in or involve) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "implicatively" means in a manner that involves or implies something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'involving' ('implicare') something when you say 'implicatively' — it describes how something is implied or involved.

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