Explanation
Meaning conveyed by an utterance without being explicitly stated. Interpretation moves beyond wording by drawing on context, shared knowledge, and conversational expectations.
Example
The form becomes visible in context and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.
Counterexample
Implicature is inferred and cancellable; entailment follows from semantic content.
Distinction
Implicature is inferred and cancellable; entailment follows from semantic content.
Effect on thought and perception
Interpretation moves beyond wording by drawing on context, shared knowledge, and conversational expectations.
Resonance
Interpretation moves beyond wording by drawing on context, shared knowledge, and conversational expectations.
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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Implicature“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-PRA-0002. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-PRA-0002The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.