Implication: meaning, definitions and examples

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implication

 

[ หŒษชmplษชหˆkeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น implicaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเฅเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Implikation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ implikasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฟะปั–ะบะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ implikacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซๆ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท implication

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ implicaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ima

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•จ์ถ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุถู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ implikace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ implikรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅซไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ implikacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกlyktun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะฟะปะธะบะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒกแƒแƒ–แƒฆแƒ•แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ implikasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ implicaciรณn

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,130 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.