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I believe you are looking for the word "connotation." Its opposite is "denotation."

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What term is used for the implied meaning of a word?

connotation denotation.


Is there a word or term used to describe knowing only the implied meaning instead of literal meaning?

Infer. If you infer something you are picking up the implied meaning.


What is the implied meaning of a word based on its context?

The term is "connotation" (as compared to the literal meaning or denotation).


A working definition for the literally term connotation would be?

The implied meaning of a word


What is a good sentence for the word implied powers?

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. "


What is the word for an implied meaning?

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.


What is a sentence with the word imply?

I was trying to imply to her that I liked her, but it didn't work.


What does the term denotative meaning refer to?

Denotative meaning refers to the literal or primary meaning of a word or phrase as defined in the dictionary, regardless of any associated connotations. It focuses on the specific, objective definition of a word, rather than its subjective or implied meanings.


What is a word's implied meaning?

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."


The implied meaning of a word based on it's context is?

That would be the Connotation.


Is undulated a word?

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.


The literal meaning of a word is also called the meaning?

The literal meaning of a word is known as its "denotation." The colloquial, implied or secondary meaning is called the "connotation."