Implication

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of implication

noun the action or state of being involved in something

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the implication of your statement.

A2 The implication of his actions is clear - he doesn't want to be involved.

B1 The implication of her words was that she didn't trust him.

B2 The implication of the new policy is that there will be job cuts.

C1 The implication of the research findings are far-reaching and could change current practices.

C2 The implication of the court ruling is that the company will have to pay a hefty fine.

Examples of implication in a Sentence

formal The implication of the new policy is that all employees must undergo additional training.

informal So, what's the implication of skipping class?

slang I didn't realize the implication of ghosting someone until it happened to me.

figurative The dark clouds rolling in had a heavy implication of an impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of implication

• past tense: implied
• plural: implications
• comparative: more implication
• superlative: most implication
• present tense: implies
• future tense: will imply
• perfect tense: has implied
• continuous tense: is implying
• singular: implication
• positive degree: implication
• infinitive: to imply
• gerund: implying
• participle: implied

Origin and Evolution of implication

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'implication' originated from the Latin word 'implicare' meaning 'to involve or entwine'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'implication' evolved to also include the idea of something being suggested indirectly or inferred. It has come to be used in a wider context beyond its original meaning of 'to involve'.