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.

What does the term implication means?

English Language Learners Definition of implication

: a possible future effect or result. : something that is suggested without being said directly : something that is implied. : the fact or state of being involved in or connected to something (such as a crime) : the fact or state of being implicated in something.

What are examples of implications?

The definition of implication is something that is inferred. An example of implication is the policeman connecting a person to a crime even though there is no evidence. Something that is implied, especially: An indirect indication; a suggestion.