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Meaning of 'implication' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Implication [ n.]
- The act of implicating, or the state of being implicated.
- An implying, or that which is implied, but not expressed; an inference, or something which may fairly be understood, though not expressed in words.

Meaning of 'implication' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . implication [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement)
Example in sentence:
  • he was suspected of implication in several robberies
Meaning (2):
- something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
Example in sentence:
  • his resignation had political implications
Meaning (3):
- a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
Example in sentence:
  • the expectation was spread both by word and by implication;
  • the significance of his remark became clear only later

Nearby Words:

imp imp-pole impacable impackment impact impacted impacting impaction impaint impair

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