Implication - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form `if p then q'; if p is true then q cannot be false
- a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement)
Extra examples
I'm offended by his implication that women can't be good at mathematics.
He condemned the court and, by implication, the entire legal system.
He was shocked by the implication of his partner in the theft.
His implication of his co-workers in the fraud was crucial.
The implication was that they were splitting up.
What are the implications of these proposals?
This election has profound implications for the future of U.S. democracy.
His talk will examine the wider implications of the Internet revolution.
They are called 'Supertrams', the implication being that (=which is meant to suggest that) they are more advanced than earlier models.
The law bans organized protests and, by implication, any form of opposition.
What are the implications of the new law?
I picked up an implication in the question.
Word forms
singular: implication
plural: implications
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