implication
//ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən//
Noun
implicationSingular
implicationsPlural
1
A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence or result.
The implication of his statement was that he disagreed with the decision.
2
The action of implying or the state of being implicated in something, especially something undesirable or criminal.
His implication in the scandal damaged his reputation.
3
In logic, a logical relationship between two propositions where if the first is true, the second must also be true.
In logic, the implication 'if P then Q' means that Q must be true whenever P is true.