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implication
/ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/]
likely consequence
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A possible consequence or effect of an action, or something suggested without being said.
Example
The implications of the new law will not be fully understood for several years.
The implications of the new law will not be fully understood for several years.
Etymology
From Latin 'implicare' (to entangle, involve).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in academic, legal, and analytical contexts.