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What word is a suggested but not stated definition?

The word you're looking for is implication.

Here's why:

* Implication refers to something that is suggested or hinted at, but not directly stated.

* It's a conclusion that can be drawn from the information given, even though it's not explicitly mentioned.

Example:

"She left her coat on the chair, implying she would be back soon."

The statement doesn't directly say she's coming back soon, but the action of leaving her coat suggests it.

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