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implicationa conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/

Korean meaning: 함축, 암시, 시사하는 바

Korean pronunciation: 임-플러-케이-션 (강세: 케이)

Example Sentences

  • When my mom asked if I cleaned my room and I just smiled, the implication was obvious.
  • The implication of eating pizza every day is that your jeans won't fit.
  • The new traffic law has important implications for drivers.

implication

NOUN

//ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn//

a conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated

implication concept
💡 Concept

A single stone ripple creates a complex wave of implication.

implication mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

An IMP implies sLY — mischief hidden in plain sight.

implication rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

One implication, one complication — until the revelation unravels it all.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixim--
Rootplic
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'implicare' meaning 'to enfold or involve', combined with the suffix '-tion' to form a noun. The word entered English through Old French in the late 14th century.

🎵Rhyme

applicationeducationcommunicationinformation
application
education
communication
information

🔗Collocations

serious implications
policy implications
legal implications
far-reaching implications
consider the implications
by implication

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

When my mom asked if I cleaned my room and I just smiled, the implication was obvious.

😄 Fun example

The implication of eating pizza every day is that your jeans won't fit.

The new traffic law has important implications for drivers.

😄 Fun example

His implication in the cookie theft was proven by chocolate on his fingers.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

consequencesuggestioninferenceramificationsignificance

Antonyms

explicitnessdirectnessclarity

Related

implyimplicitinfersuggestindicate

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