Implication
/ɪmˌplɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/noun
A conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.
Did you know?The concept of implication has roots in ancient logic, where it was seen as a powerful tool for persuasion and manipulation, akin to casting a spell over the audience.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
implicatio
“A folding in, entanglement.”
Middle French
Old French
implicacion
“The act of involving or entangling.”
15th Century
Middle English
implicacioun
“The state of being involved or entangled.”
Modern English
English
implication
“A suggestion or inference drawn from something without being explicitly stated.”