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- DictionaryIm·pli·ca·tion/ˌimpləˈkāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated: "the implication is that no one person at the bank is responsible"
- 2. the action or state of being involved in something: "our implication in the problems"
noun. something implied or suggested as naturally to be inferred or understood: to resent an implication of dishonesty. the act of implying: His implication of immediate changes surprised us. the state of being implied: to know only by implication.
implication. [countable, usually plural] a possible effect or result of an action or a decision. They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. implication (of something) for something The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside.
An implication is something that is suggested, or happens, indirectly. When you left the gate open and the dog escaped, you were guilty by implication. Implication has many different senses. Usually, when used in the plural, implications are effects or consequences that may happen in the future.
4 days ago · The implication of a statement, event, or situation is what it implies or suggests is the case. The implication was obvious: vote for us or it will be very embarrassing for you. See by implication
a result or effect that seems likely in the future: [ usually plural ] financial / health implications. This scheme has serious implications for the local economy. implication noun (SUGGESTION) the act of suggesting something without saying it directly: The implication was that the school had to do much better or it would be closed.
implication meaning, definition, what is implication: a possible future effect or result of an...: Learn more.
1. the act of implicating or the state of being implicated. 2. something that is implied; suggestion: the implication of your silence is that you're bored. 3. (Logic) logic. a. the operator that forms a sentence from two given sentences and corresponds to the English if … then … b. a sentence so formed.
