implication
noun
something implied or suggested as naturally to be inferred or understood.
implications
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pluralof implication.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The answers have important implications for the U.S. economy.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 15, 2026
The finding could have implications far beyond a single eruption.
From Science Daily β Sep. 15, 2026
These guys have long been trained to understand they’re building tools with potentially horrifying implications, and they’re not wrong about that.
From Slate β Sep. 15, 2026
While acknowledging AI's potential, some experts are worried about the implications of its rapid growth.
From BBC β Sep. 14, 2026
But Lexie was seldom, if ever, offended: subtle implications and subtexts tended to bounce off the fine mesh of her brain.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
