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What does the sentence below imply?

"I wouldn't have studied even if I had got the book."

As per my knowledge, implication should be – I wouldn't study regardless of condition; the first phrase is independent of the second phrase, no matter the condition, the action of studying wouldn't be done.

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    In context, it's reasonable to assume it's something like this. "I know you didn't study because you didn't get the book." "Actually, I wouldn't have studied even if I had got the book." Although the lack of the book prevented the studying, it wasn't the only thing that prevented it. – Jason Bassford May 29 '20 at 16:56
  • The "even if.." phrase serves as an intensifier. "I would not have studied even under the ideal condition of having obtained the book that would have facilitated my study." – RobJarvis May 29 '20 at 21:47
  • Please be aware that as per my knowledge isn’t “real English”. For details please see the answers to such questions as 1, 2, 3. – tchrist Jan 11 '21 at 19:45

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