implication (Meaning)

Wordnet

implication (n)

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred

an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection

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)

Webster

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.

implication Sentence Examples

  1. The implication of the new policy is that it will increase employee productivity.
  2. The research study has significant implications for the understanding of human behavior.
  3. We must consider the legal implications before making any decisions.
  4. The implication of the evidence is that the defendant is guilty.
  5. The ethical implications of cloning technology are complex and far-reaching.
  6. The financial implications of the investment are uncertain.
  7. The long-term implications of climate change are alarming.
  8. The health implications of smoking are severe.
  9. The political implications of the election are still being debated.
  10. The social implications of poverty are profound.

FAQs About the word implication

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied), a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred, an accusation that brings into intimate

indication, suggestion,inference, insinuation, innuendo, sense, allusion, question,clue, essence

base, base,consideration, factor, factor, consideration, basis, basis, inspiration, root

The implication of the new policy is that it will increase employee productivity.

The research study has significant implications for the understanding of human behavior.

We must consider the legal implications before making any decisions.

The implication of the evidence is that the defendant is guilty.