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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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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › implicationImplication - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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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   The meaning of IMPLICATION is something implied. How to use implication in a sentence.

4. www.definitions.net › definition › implicationWhat does implication mean? - Definitions.net

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   a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form `if p then q'; if p is true then q cannot be false. implication noun. a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement) "he was suspected of implication in several robberies".

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMPLICATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   IMPLICATION definition: 1. an occasion when you seem to suggest something without saying it directly: 2. the effect that…. Learn more.

6. www.askdifference.com › implication-vs-conclusionImplication vs. Conclusion — What’s the Difference?

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   Apr 17, 2024 · An implication is an indirect indication about a general truth or hypothesis, often derived from observations or statements, whereas a conclusion is a definitive statement or decision reached after analyzing data or arguments.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMPLICATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   IMPLICATION meaning: 1. an occasion when you seem to suggest something without saying it directly: 2. the effect that…. Learn more.

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   Implication definition: something implied or suggested as naturally to be inferred or understood. See examples of IMPLICATION used in a sentence.

9. www.startswithy.com › implication-sentenceIMPLICATION in a Sentence Examples: 21 Ways to Use Implication

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   The term “implication” refers to the indirect consequences or effects that result from a specific action or statement. In grammar and linguistics, an implication within a sentence can significantly alter its meaning and tone.

10. quillbot.com › blog › definitionsWhat Are Implications | Definition, Meaning & Examples - QuillBot

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    Jul 12, 2024 · When you imply something (i.e., suggesting something without stating it directly), then you are making an implication. Implication is a noun , which also means implicating someone in a crime (i.e., strongly suggesting they were involved in the act).

11. helpfulprofessor.com › implications-examples25 Implications Examples (2024) - Helpful Professor

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    Sep 6, 2023 · Written by Chris Drew (PhD) | September 8, 2023. Implications are things that are inferred but not explicitly stated or observed. We can define them in two ways: Implied Speech: This occurs when someone suggests something indirectly, giving us hints but not outright saying it.