Implication
Pronunciation: /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/
Implication (noun)
- a suggestion or hint that is not directly stated.
- a possible result or effect of an action or decision.
- a conclusion that follows from something else in logic.
Examples
- The story had an implication that was not immediately obvious.
- Her words carried an implication that he did not trust.
Common collocations: subtle implication, understand the implication, consider the implications, far-reaching implications, potential implications