implication

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
noun a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
noun an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection

From Middle French implication, from Latin implicationem (accusative of implicatio).Equivalent to implicate + -ion.

"The sociological implications are incredible. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau
"I resent your invidious implications." — The Big Fix, George O. (George Oliver) Smith
Ricardo’s implication is just that. — A history of economic doctrines : $b from the time of the physiocrats to the present day, Charles Gide

deduction, entailment

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