implication

The word “implication” has 4 syllables: im-pli-ca-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌɪm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for implication?

In the thesaurus, “implication” has 115 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for implication along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for implication

accusation
afterclap
aftereffect
afterglow
aftermath
aftershock
allegation
allusion
arraignment
assumption
backwash
blowback
bottom
burden
by-product
censure
charge
child
clue
complaint
conclusion
condemnation
connection
connotation
consequence
content
core
corollary
count
counteraccusation
countercharge
crimination
crux
cue
denotation
denouement
denunciation
development
drift
echo
effect
entanglement
essence
essentiality
fallout
fate
fruit
gist
guess
heart
hint
hypothesis
impeachment
import
incrimination
indication
indictment
inference
inkling
innuendo
insinuation
intent
intention
intimation
involvement
issue
kernel
link
marrow
matter
meaning
message
motif
motive
nature
nub
nucleus
offshoot
outcome
outgrowth
overtone
pith
plea
point
precipitate
presumption
product
purport
question
quick
ramification
rap
recrimination
reference
repercussion
result
resultant
ripple
sense
sequel
sequence
side effect
side reaction
significance
signification
soul
spin-off
spirit
stuff
subject
suggestion
topic
undertone
union
upshot

Antonyms for implication

antecedent
base
basis
causation
cause
consideration
determinant
factor
foundation
ground
groundwork
impetus
incentive
inspiration
instigation
measurement
mother
occasion
origin
proof
reality
reason
root
source
spring
stimulus
truth

Meanings of implication

noun
1. The act of implicating.
2. The state of being implicated.
3. (usually in the plural) A possible effect or result of a decision or action.
4. An implying, or that which is implied, but not expressed; an inference, or something which may fairly be understood, though not expressed in words.
5. The connective in propositional calculus that, when joining two predicates A and B in that order, has the meaning "if A is true, then B is true".
6. Logical consequence.

Example Sentences

The study has serious implication for public health policy.
Her tone carried an implication of blame.
He didn’t fully understand the implication of his decision.
The new law has wide-reaching implication for businesses.
There was an implication that she had prior knowledge of the event.

On this page you'll find 142 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to implication, such as: accusation, afterclap, aftereffect, afterglow, aftermath, aftershock, allegation.

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