I believe you are looking for the word "connotation." Its opposite is "denotation."
The term used for the implied meaning of a word is "connotation." Connotation refers to the emotions, attitudes, or ideas associated with a word beyond its literal definition.
connotation denotation.
Infer. If you infer something you are picking up the implied meaning.
The term is "connotation" (as compared to the literal meaning or denotation).
The implied meaning of a word
Meaning "abilities or strengths that are indirectly referred to," the term "implied powers" can be helpfully used in contemporary English. One example-sentence for it is as follows: "The senator argued that the implied powers of the allies would not be enough to deter the aggressor: explicit action must be taken. "
The implied or additional meaning of a word or expression refers to the deeper or underlying message conveyed beyond the literal definition. It may involve connotations, cultural interpretations, or emotional associations that contribute to the overall significance of the communication.
I was trying to imply to her that I liked her, but it didn't work.
Implied meaning is a meaning that isn't explicitly stated. So an implied meaning question is something like 'Aren't you a little chilly in that outfit?' It sounds like you're just concerned for the person's health, but the implied meaning can be something rude like 'Slutting it up a little in that skirt, aren't ya Sparky?' YOu might be looking for the word "connotation."
No, there is no inherent negative connotation (implied meaning) that I know of. It can be used negatively, like most words, but I don't think that the word itself is negative.
That would be the Connotation.
The literal meaning of a word is known as its "denotation." The colloquial, implied or secondary meaning is called the "connotation."
No, there is no inherent negative connotation (implied meaning) that I know of. It can be used negatively, like most words, but I don't think that the word itself is negative.