implication


Definition: Meaning of, implication in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪmplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n /

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implication implications
  1. [countable usually plural] a possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etc
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  2. [uncountable] a situation in which it is shown or suggested that someone or something is involved in a crime or a dishonest act [↪  implicate]
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  3. [uncountable and countable] a suggestion that is not made directly but that people are expected to understand or accept [↪  imply]
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implication used in phrases

  • logical implication (noun)
    1. 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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