implication

Noun
  1. Something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied) (synset 105788882)
    "his resignation had political implications"
    is a type of: illation, inference - the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
    same as: deduction, entailment
  2. A meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred (synset 105929385)
    "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication"
    is a type of: meaning, substance - the idea that is intended
    same as: import, significance
  3. An accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection (synset 107252762)
    is a type of: accusal, accusation - a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
    subtypes:
  4. A logical relation between propositions p and q of the form `if p then q';
    If p is true then q cannot be false (synset 113882478)
    is a type of: logical relation - a relation between propositions
    same as: conditional relation, logical implication
  5. A relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement) (synset 113815988)
    "he was suspected of implication in several robberies"
    is a type of: involvement - a connection of inclusion or containment

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