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implication

imp·li·ca·tion

UK/ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ US/ˌɪmplʌˈkeɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)

  • “his resignation had political implications”
2.

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred

  • “the significance of his remark became clear only later”
  • “the expectation was spread both by word and by implication”
3.
4.

a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form `if p then q''; if p is true then q cannot be false

5.

a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement)

  • “he was suspected of implication in several robberies”

Origin

From Middle French implication, from Latin implicationem (accusative of implicatio).

Phrases

  • material implication
  • strict implication

Related words

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