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   Im·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" Similar suggestioninferenceinsinuationinnuendohintintimationimputationindicationconnotationovertoneundertonehidden meaningsecondary meaningOpposite explicit statement
   • ▪ a likely consequence of something: "a victory that had important political implications" Similar consequenceresultramificationrepercussionreverberationeffect
   • 2. the action or state of being involved in something: "our implication in the problems" Similar incriminationinvolvementconnectionentanglementassociationarchaic:inculpation

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘entwining, being entwined’): from Latin implicatio(n-), from the verb implicare (see implicate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. implicational adjective

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word implication, from something implied to a logical relation between propositions. See examples, synonyms, etymology, and related words.

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   Learn the meaning of implication as a noun in English, with synonyms, collocations and usage examples. Implication can refer to a hidden suggestion, a possible effect or a criminal involvement.

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   Learn the meaning of implication as a noun in English, with synonyms, collocations and usage examples. Implication can refer to a hidden suggestion, a possible effect or a criminal involvement.

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   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.

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   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.

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