The term is "connotation" (as compared to the literal meaning or denotation).
That would be the Connotation.
When you are talking about a suggested but not stated definition of a word, you are talking about the implication of the word. Another type of word or phrase that can have different or implied local meanings is a colloquialism.
The word that means what the text surrounding the word is that helps give meaning to the word is "context". Context clues can help giving meaning to words that confuse us.
I was trying to imply to her that I liked her, but it didn't work.
The implied meaning of a word
That would be the Connotation.
When you are talking about a suggested but not stated definition of a word, you are talking about the implication of the word. Another type of word or phrase that can have different or implied local meanings is a colloquialism.
Context clues provide information about the meaning of a word based on its surrounding words or sentences. This can include synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations that help to infer the meaning of the unknown word. Paying attention to context clues can help improve vocabulary comprehension.
This means that the implied meaning of a word can change depending on the "context", i.e. how it is used in a sentence. (This is related to the concept of denotative and connotative meanings.) Example : The word "to shoot" has a typical, literal meaning. However, if we say that "the cat shot from the window" we mean his motion, not that a feline was armed and dangerous.
context clues
Based on the context provided, the most likely meaning of the underlined word is "accident."
The word for an implied meaning is "subtext." Subtext refers to the underlying message or theme that is indirectly conveyed in a piece of communication, such as literature, film, or conversation.
Using context clues is when you look at the words surrounding the unknown word to infer its meaning. This strategy helps you understand the word based on its context in the sentence.
The meaning of the word can change based on the context in which it is used.
The word that means what the text surrounding the word is that helps give meaning to the word is "context". Context clues can help giving meaning to words that confuse us.
Infer. If you infer something you are picking up the implied meaning.
I was trying to imply to her that I liked her, but it didn't work.