(n) a logical relation between propositions p and q of the form `if p then q'; if p is true then q cannot be false, Syn.conditional relation, logical implication
(n) a relation implicated by virtue of involvement or close connection (especially an incriminating involvement), Example: he was suspected of implication in several robberies
(adj) implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something, Syn.inexplicit, Ant.explicit, Example: an implicit agreement not to raise the subject; there was implicit criticism in his voice; anger was implicit in the argument; the oak is implicit in the acorn
(adj) in the nature of something though not readily apparent, Syn.underlying, inherent, Example: shortcomings inherent in our approach; an underlying meaning
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Implicated p. pr. & vb. n. Implicating. ] [ L. implicatus, p. p. of implicare to involve; pref. im- in + plicare to fold. See Employ, Ply, and cf. Imply, Implicit. ] 1. To infold; to fold together; to interweave. [ 1913 Webster ]
The meeting boughs and implicated leaves. Shelley. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To bring into connection with; to involve; to connect; -- applied to persons, in an unfavorable sense; as, the evidence implicates many in this conspiracy; to be implicated in a crime, a discreditable transaction, a fault, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. implicatio: cf. F. implication. ] 1. The act of implicating, or the state of being implicated. [ 1913 Webster ]
Three principal causes of firmness are. the grossness, the quiet contact, and the implication of component parts. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. An implying, or that which is implied, but not expressed; an inference, or something which may fairly be understood, though not expressed in words. [ 1913 Webster ]
Whatever things, therefore, it was asserted that the king might do, it was a necessary implication that there were other things which he could not do. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. implicitus, p. p. of implicare to entwine, entangle, attach closely: cf. F. implicite. See Implicate. ] 1. Infolded; entangled; complicated; involved. [ Obs. ] Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
In his woolly fleece I cling implicit. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Tacitly comprised; fairly to be understood, though not expressed in words; implied; as, an implicit contract or agreement. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Resting on another; trusting in the word or authority of another, without doubt or reserve; unquestioning; complete; as, implicit confidence; implicit obedience. [ 1913 Webster ]
Back again to implicit faith I fall. Donne. [ 1913 Webster ]
Implicit function. (Math.) See under Function. [ 1913 Webster ]
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