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The implication was that more practice was needed.
What does Implication mean?
A suggested meaning or result.
Dictionary definition
A possible meaning, result, or effect that is suggested but not directly said.
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Implication in a sentence
medium
We discussed the implication of the character's choice.
hard
A small detail can carry an important implication in a story.
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What does implication mean?
Implication means a suggested meaning or result.
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Which word is closest in meaning to implication?
suggestion is close in meaning to implication in many contexts.
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Implication
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im · pli · kay · shun · strongest beat: kay
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WordImplication.
Partnoun.
MeaningImplication means A suggested meaning or result.
ExampleExample: The implication was that more practice was needed.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- im · pli · kay · shun
- Strongest beat
- kay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kay.
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Synonyms
Words like Implication
suggestionUse for a meaning that is hinted at.
consequenceUse for a possible result.
Antonyms
Opposite words
direct statementUse when something is said plainly.
irrelevanceUse when something has no connection or result.
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Word family
Implication word family
Base word
implication
noun
implication
A suggested meaning or possible result.
noun
implications
More than one suggested meaning or possible result.
verb
imply
To suggest without saying directly.
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