Imply
/ɪmˈplaɪ/noun
To suggest or express indirectly.
Did you know?The word 'imply' is connected to the Latin term for 'folding in', suggesting hidden meanings and layers of communication, much like magical incantations.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
implicāre
“To fold in, entwine, or involve.”
Old French
Old French
implicier
“To involve or entangle.”
Middle English
Middle English
implyen
“To suggest or indicate indirectly.”
Modern English
English
imply
“To convey an idea or meaning indirectly, often through suggestion.”