implication

//ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən//
C1Frequency Level 7Formal
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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.

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