implication

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of implying or suggesting something, often without making it explicit.

  - "The weather implied a need for an umbrella."
  - "His actions implied dishonesty."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with implication
implore , empire , squire , quire , quireless , higher

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Variants

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implication , implications , implicative , implicatively , implicativeness , implicativenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'implicare', meaning 'to fold in, involve, or envelop'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'implication' has 11 letters.

2. In mathematics, a mathematical implication is a statement that, if true, makes another statement necessarily true.

3. The term 'implication' is also used in logic and philosophy to refer to the relationship between propositions or statements.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inference: The process of drawing logical conclusions from available information or evidence.

2. Suggestion: A subtle hint or indication of something, often left unstated.

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Quotes

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1. … the astronomer Edwin Hubble found that the universe is expanding, and by "implication" must have originated a finite time ago in an explosion popularly called the big bang.

   - Paul Davies,{it}The New Physics{/it},1989

2. … the power of ideas to transform the world is itself accelerating. Although people readily agree with this observation when simply stated, very few people truly appreciate its profound "implications".

   - Ray Kurzweil,{it}Curious Minds{/it},(2004) 2005

3. … but whereas Updike and Roth work to establish connection and coherence in the face of time's chaos, DeLillo is an artist of diffusion and dispersal, of "implication" and missing information.

   - A. O. Scott,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},21 May 2006

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Culture

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In literature, implication is often used to create suspense and mystery, as well as to explore complex themes and ideas. In art, it can be used to convey hidden meanings or symbolism. In music, it can refer to the subtle hints and suggestions that add depth and complexity to a composition.

How to Memorize "implication"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a web of connections or implications, with each connection representing a piece of information or evidence leading to a conclusion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'implication' with the idea of a hidden or unspoken meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I-M-P-L-I-C-A to remember the meaning: 'Implied Meaning Lies In Context'.

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