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TAKE THE QUIZSynonyms of implication
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as in inference
an idea that is conveyed often indirectly
He took issue with the implication that he could not be trusted with the assignment.
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as in ramification
a future condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
They were concerned with the possible implications of the new legislation.
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“Implication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implication. Accessed 8 Feb. 2023.
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