Preppillar

Implications

im-pli-kay-shuns

/ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/

Noun (plural)

Meaning

Implications refers to the possible effects, results, or consequences that follow from an action, decision, or statement.
It also refers to meanings or ideas that are suggested indirectly rather than being stated openly.

Examples

The new law has serious implications for small businesses.
She didn’t explain the plan completely, but the implications were clear.
Environmental experts are studying the long-term implications of global warming.
His silence carried troubling implications about the situation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms	Antonyms
Consequences Repercussions Effects Outcomes Ramifications Inferences Suggestions Indications	Causes Origins Clarifications Explanations

Word Forms

Implication (singular noun)
Implicative (adjective)
Implicate (verb)

Origin / Etymology

From Latin implicātiō meaning “an entangling or involvement,” derived from implicāre — “to involve, entangle, fold in.” Entered English in the late 16th century.

Grammar Information

Countable noun: You can say “several implications,” “the implication,” etc.
Usually followed by of or for (e.g., implications of a decision, implications for society).
Common in academic, legal, and analytical writing.

Translations

Hindi: निहितार्थ, परिणाम
Spanish: implicaciones
French: implications
German: Auswirkungen, Implikationen
Chinese (Simplified): 含义, 影响
Arabic: تداعيات، مضامين

Idioms & Phrases

carry implications – to have hidden or indirect consequences
far-reaching implications – consequences that extend widely across time or areas
serious implications – major or significant effects