implication meaning

implication means 'a possible effect or result of something'.

implication :

a possible effect, a result

noun

▪ The new policy has many implications.

▪ The new policy has many effects.

▪ The implications of this decision are serious.

▪ The effects of this decision are serious.

paraphrasing

▪ consequence – possible effect

▪ suggestion – possible hint

▪ result – possible outcome

▪ inference – possible deduction

implication

Pronunciation

implication [ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən]

The stress is on 'ka' and sounds like 'im-pli-KAY-shun'.

Common phrases and grammar about implication

implication - Common meaning

noun
a possible effect, a result

Part of Speech Changes for "implication"

▪ imply (verb) – to suggest

▪ implicit (adjective) – implied

▪ implicitly (adverb) – in an implied way

▪ implicate (verb) – to show involvement



Common Expressions with "implication"

▪ potential implication – a possible effect

▪ legal implications – effects related to laws

▪ serious implication – important effect

▪ financial implication – money-related effect



Important examples of implication in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC word questions, implication is used to indicate a possible outcome or effect.

▪The implications of the new rule are unclear.
▪The possible outcomes of the new rule are not clear.

Example of a confusing word: implementation (the act of putting something into effect)

▪The implementation of the new rule are unclear.
▪The act of putting the new rule into effect is not clear.
"Implication" refers to a potential consequence or effect that might result from an action or decision. In the sentence "The implications of the new rule are unclear," it correctly suggests uncertainty about the outcomes. "Implementation," on the other hand, means the process of putting a decision or plan into effect. It is a noun that does not fit the context of describing outcomes, and using "implementation" in place of "implication" would make the sentence grammatically incorrect because "implementation" requires a singular verb form ("is" instead of "are"). Therefore, "implication" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, implication is used as a singular, countable noun that may require articles or plurals.

▪The implications of the policy are significant.
▪The effects of the policy are significant.

implication

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

have implications for

means 'affect'

▪The new law has implications for all businesses.
▪The new law affects all businesses.

to have far-reaching implications

to have significant effects

▪The decision to close the plant has far-reaching implications.
▪The decision to close the plant has significant effects.



Differences between similar words and implication

implication

,

consequence

differences

implication refers to a possible outcome, while consequence is typically a direct result.

implication
▪The new policy has serious implications.
▪The new policy may have serious outcomes.
consequence
▪The new policy has serious consequences.
▪The new policy has serious results.

implication

,

suggestion – recommendation or idea

differences

Implication refers to inferred meaning or consequences, while suggestion is a proposed idea.

implication
▪She made an implication about the project's future.
▪She proposed an idea about the project's future.
suggestion – recommendation or idea
▪She made a suggestion about the project's future.
▪She proposed an idea about the project's future.

Words with the same origin as implication

The origin of implication

implication comes from the Latin 'implicare', meaning 'to involve or entwine'.

Word structure

The word is composed of the prefix 'im-' (in), the root 'plic' (fold), and the suffix '-ation' (noun), so implication means 'the act of involving'.

Words with the same origin

The root of implication is 'plic' (to fold). Words with the same root include 'imply', 'complicate', 'duplicate', 'explicit'.

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