Type and usage of implication from BoostVocab

implication

/,ɪmplə'keɪʃən/

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
noun
a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
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"the expectation was spread both by word and by implication"

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import significance

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

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deduction entailment

type of:
inference illation
noun
an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection
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type of:
accusal accusation
noun
a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement)
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"he was suspected of implication in several robberies"

type of:
involvement

Examples of implication

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