something implied or suggested as naturally to be inferred or understood

to resent an implication of dishonesty.

the act of implying

His implication of immediate changes surprised us.

the state of being implied

to know only by implication.

Logic . the relation that holds between two propositions, or classes of propositions, in virtue of which one is logically deducible from the other.

the act of implicating

the implication of his accomplices.

the state of being implicated

We heard of his implication in a conspiracy.

Usually, implications. relationships of a close or intimate nature; involvements

the religious implications of ancient astrology.

noun

assumption , conclusion , connection , connotation , entanglement , guess , hint , hypothesis , incrimination , indication , inference , innuendo , intimation , involvement , link , meaning , overtone , presumption , ramification , reference , significance , signification , undertone , union , inkling , suspicion , undercurrent , association , deduction , insinuation , suggestion