Synonyms for implication
ˌɪm plɪˈkeɪ ʃənim·pli·ca·tion

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1. implication

   A suggestion (Latin sub, under, and gero, bring) brings something before the mind less directly than by formal or explicit statement, as by a partial statement, an incidental allusion, an illustration, a question, or the like. Suggestion is often used of an unobtrusive statement of one's views or wishes to another, leaving consideration and any consequent action entirely to his judgment, and is hence, in many cases, the most respectful way in which one can convey his views to a superior or a stranger. A suggestion may be given unintentionally, and even unconsciously, as when we say an author has "a suggestive style." An intimation is a suggestion in brief utterance, or sometimes by significant act, gesture, or token, of one's meaning or wishes; in the latter case it is often the act of a superior; as, God in his providence gives us intimations of his will. A hint is still more limited in expression, and is always covert, but frequently with good intent; as, to give one a hint of danger or of opportunity. Insinuation and innuendo are used in the bad sense; an insinuation is a covert or partly veiled injurious utterance, sometimes to the very person attacked; an innuendo is commonly secret as well as sly, as if pointing one out by a significant nod (Latin in, in, to, and nuo, nod).

   Synonyms:
   hint, innuendo, insinuation, intimation, suggestion

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1. deduction, entailment, implicationnoun

   something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)

   "his resignation had political implications"

   Synonyms:
   import, entailment, synthesis, tax write-off, subtraction, price reduction, deductive reasoning, significance, tax deduction, discount, conditional relation, deduction, logical implication

2. significance, import, implicationnoun

   a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred

   "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication"

   Synonyms:
   importee, import, consequence, moment, meaning, deduction, signification, significance, entailment, conditional relation, logical implication, importation

3. implicationnoun

   an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection

   Synonyms:
   conditional relation, deduction, entailment, import, significance, logical implication

4. implication, logical implication, conditional relationnoun

   a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form `if p then q'; if p is true then q cannot be false

   Synonyms:
   conditional relation, deduction, entailment, import, significance, logical implication

5. implicationnoun

   a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement)

   "he was suspected of implication in several robberies"

   Synonyms:
   conditional relation, deduction, entailment, import, significance, logical implication

Matched Categories

1. • Accusation
   • Involvement
   • Meaning

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1. implicationnoun

   Synonyms:
   involution, entanglement

2. implicationnoun

   Synonyms:
   tacit inference, necessary conclusion

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1. List of paraphrases for "implication":

   insinuation, involvement, impact, implications, inference, incidence, consequence, innuendo, consequences, implicit

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1. James Tabery:

   The study does raise a troubling implication – the thought that the patient-physician relationship is compromised by these biological explanations. I would hope we could use this information to educate aspiring clinicians so that they don’t (fall) victim to that trend, to bring it to their attention so they can actively combat it.

2. Executive Barclay Berdan:

   Dr. Daniel Varga's testimony before Congress was factual and accurate and any implication to the contrary is both false and irresponsible.

3. U. S. Government Study On The Labeling Of Children:

   The term "learning disability" has appeal because it implies a specific neurological condition for which no one can be held particularly responsible, and yet it escapes the stigma of mental retardation. There is no implication of neglect, emotional disturbance, or improper training or education, nor does it imply a lack of motivation on the part of the child. For these cosmetic reasons, it is a rather nice term to have around.

4. Zalman Shoval:

   It's very difficult to gauge how much of an influence any sort of statement or implication or whatever insinuation can really have on the election battle here.

5. Jeffrey Bazarian:

   That’s really the implication for not just Major League Baseball, but college baseball and high school baseball, we need to do more research to figure that out.