implication.

1. A meaning or conclusion suggested without being stated explicitly.

2. A possible consequence or significance of a decision or finding.

3. Involvement or suggested involvement in a wrongful act.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• clear implication
• implication of a remark

On the page

The implication of the remark was unmistakable.

Usage notes

Primary category: analysis / argumentation / evidence. Forms: Singular implication; plural implications. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: argumentation, evidence, inference. Commonness: moderately common.