implication

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: im-pli-ca-tion (4)

English Definition

The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

Example Sentence

The implication of his statement was very serious.

US IPA /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/
UK IPA /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/