What is omitted meaning?

Omitted meaning refers to the aspect of linguistic meaning that is left out or not explicitly stated. It is a type of implicature, where the meaning is conveyed indirectly or hinted at through the context or situation in which the language is used. Omitted meaning can be intentional or unintentional and can occur at all levels of language, including phonological, syntactic, and semantic levels. It can result from a variety of factors, such as speaker's intention, cultural norms and conventions, and the listener's inference ability. Omitted meaning plays an important role in communication because it allows speakers to convey more information in a concise and efficient manner, while also requiring listeners to actively engage in the process of interpretation.