Implication: meaning, definitions and examples
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implication
[ ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən ]
in logic
The conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.
Synonyms
consequence, inference, result
Examples of usage
- The implication of his words was clear: he would not be attending the meeting.
- She didn't say it directly, but the implication was that she was not happy with the decision.
in relationships
The action or state of being involved in something, especially a crime.
Synonyms
complicity, entanglement, involvement
Examples of usage
- He denied any implication in the robbery.
- Their implication in the scandal shocked everyone.
in linguistics
The relationship between two propositions where the truth of one logically determines the truth of the other.
Synonyms
deduction, entailment, logical consequence
Examples of usage
- The implication of 'if A then B' is that if A is true, then B must also be true.
Translations
Translations of the word "implication" in other languages:
🇵🇹 implicação
🇮🇳 अर्थ
🇩🇪 Implikation
🇮🇩 implikasi
🇺🇦 імплікація
🇵🇱 implikacja
🇯🇵 含意
🇫🇷 implication
🇪🇸 implicación
🇹🇷 ima
🇰🇷 함축
🇸🇦 تضمين
🇨🇿 implikace
🇸🇰 implikácia
🇨🇳 含义
🇸🇮 implikacija
🇮🇸 ályktun
🇰🇿 импликация
🇬🇪 განსაზღვრა
🇦🇿 implikasiya
🇲🇽 implicación
Word origin
The word 'implication' has its origins in the Latin word 'implicare', meaning 'to involve' or 'to entwine'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the meaning of 'entwined' or 'intertwined'. Over time, its usage expanded to include the current meanings related to logic, relationships, and linguistics. The concept of implication plays a significant role in various fields, including philosophy, mathematics, and communication.