Question

what answer choice provides the correct definition of implicit meaning? (1 point) ○ a meaning that cannot be understood ○ a meaning that is directly explained ○ a meaning that must be inferred or assumed ○ a meaning supported by facts

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of "implicit meaning", we analyze each option:

• "a meaning that cannot be understood" is incorrect as implicit meaning can be understood through inference.
• "a meaning that is directly explained" describes explicit meaning, not implicit.
• "a meaning that must be inferred or assumed" matches the definition of implicit meaning, as implicit meaning is not stated directly but is suggested or implied.
• "a meaning supported by facts" refers to something like an explicit or verified meaning, not implicit.

Answer:

C. a meaning that must be inferred or assumed (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with the third option being C; if the original options have different labels, adjust accordingly, but based on the order, the correct one is the third option: "a meaning that must be inferred or assumed")