"implication" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

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
is a type of: meaning, substance - the idea that is intended

same as: import, significance
is a type of: accusal, accusation - a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
subtypes:
- unspoken accusation, veiled accusation - an accusation that is understood without needing to be spoken
- innuendo, insinuation - an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
is a type of: logical relation - a relation between propositions

same as: conditional relation, logical implication
is a type of: involvement - a connection of inclusion or containment