implication
Translation
implication, suggestion, consequence, involvement
Examples
The implication was that he had lied.
The implication was that he had lied.
What are the implications of this decision?
What are the implications of this decision?
His implication in the scandal ruined his career.
His implication in the scandal ruined his career.
Grammar Patterns
implication ((of sth.)) the effect that (sth.) will have What are the implications of this decision?
implication ((that ...)) a suggestion (that ...) The implication was that he had lied.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suggestion, insinuation, consequence, ramification
Etymology
From the verb 'implicate', from Latin 'implicare' (to involve, entangle). The '-tion' suffix makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
An implication is something 'folded into' a statement or situation, not stated directly.