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implication
has definitions from the fields of psychology,logic,law,criminal law,mathematics
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[ noun ] (psychology,logic) something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
Synonyms Examples "his resignation had political implications" Used in print (Douglas Ashford, "Elections in Morocco: Progress...)Although a somewhat technical subject , it has important political implications as the above discussion of the voting_system indicated . (Brand Blanshard, "The Emotive Theory," Robert...)And our question is , is such an implication consistent with what we meant ? |
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[ noun ] a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
Synonyms Examples "the significance of his remark became clear only later" "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication" Used in print (Schubert Ogden, Christ Without Myth....)In_order to make the implications of our position as clear as possible , we may develop this argument at greater length . (S. J. Perelman, The Rising Gorge. New York:...)My object , rather , is to alert you to an aspect or two of the affair that could have the gravest implications for you , far beyond the legal sanctions society might inflict . |
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[ noun ] (law,criminal law) an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection
Synonyms Used in print (Jim Thompson, The Transgressors....)He was an honest man doing a hard job , and the implication that he was anything else was unbearable . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (mathematics) a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form `if p then q'; if p is true then q cannot be false
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[ noun ] a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement)
Examples "he was suspected of implication in several robberies" Related terms |
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