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implication
/,ɪmplə'keɪʃən/
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Definitions of implication
  1. noun
    a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form `if p then q'; if p is true then q cannot be false

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    conditional relation logical implication
    type of:
    logical relation
  2. noun
    a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
    "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication"

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    import significance
    type of:
    meaning substance
  3. noun
    something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
    "his resignation had political implications"

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    deduction entailment
    type of:
    inference illation
  4. noun
    an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection
    type of:
    accusal accusation
  5. noun
    a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement)
    "he was suspected of implication in several robberies"
    type of:
    involvement
Examples of implication
  • "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication"
  • "his resignation had political implications"
  • "he was suspected of implication in several robberies"
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