Synonyms for

Implication

Verb / ˌɪmplʌˈkeɪʃʌn / Another word for implication — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Implication means something that is suggested or hinted at, but not directly stated.

Synonyms & similar words

logicalimplication deduction significance import entailment conditionalrelation suggestion inference insinuation hint intimation overture meaning import connotation undertone nuance significance ramification repercussion effect outcome result consequence upshot corollary

Synonyms by register

Formal

connotation inference suggestion undertone

Informal

hint suggestion undertone what it means

Literary

shadow echo resonance

Antonyms

explication clarification explanation statement declaration announcement

Common collocations

  • serious implication
  • direct implication
  • obvious implication
  • further implication
  • potential implication
  • negative implication
  • clear implication

Word family

noun implication
verb implicate
adjective implicative

Usage note

Often confused with 'explication' or 'explanation', 'implication' refers to something suggested or hinted at rather than directly stated. Be mindful of its potential negative connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The implication of his actions was clear.
  2. I didn't like the implication of his tone.
  3. She didn't understand the implication of her words.
  4. There was an implication in his statement that he didn't mean to make.
  5. The implication of the study is that more research is needed.

Quotes

  • The implication is that no one person can solve this problem alone.
  • The implication of this finding is significant.
  • The implication of her words was not lost on him.

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