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Synonyms & Similar Words
inference
suggestion
insinuation
hint
intimation
implication
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Meaning of Implication
The primary meaning of the word "implication" is a suggestion or hint that something may be true, or a likely consequence of something.
Definitions
- A suggestion or hint that something may be true, or a likely consequence of something
- * A condition or circumstance that must be met or dealt with
- * The act of implying or the state of being implied
Etymology of Implication
The word "implication" comes from the Latin "implicare," which means "to fold in" or "to involve," and is related to the word "implicatus," which means "involved" or "entangled"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a suggestion or hint that something may be true, and has evolved to include a range of related meanings
Example Uses
- The statement had serious implications for the company's future
- * The implication of his words was clear: he was not interested in the job
- * The new policy has significant implications for the environment
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
clarity
explicitness
directness
openness
honesty
transparency
certainty
obviousness
clearness
straightforwardness
simplicity
ease
straightforwardness
explicitness
lucidity
candor
frankness
sincerity
outspokenness