Imply

Verb

Définitions

1.VerbTo have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence.

"Correlation does not imply causation; The proposition that "all dogs are mammals" implies that my dog is a mammal."

2.VerbTo suggest by logical inference.

"When I state that your dog is brown, I am not implying that all dogs are brown."

3.VerbTo hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement.

"What do you mean "we need to be more careful with hygiene"? Are you implying that I don't wash my hands?"

4.VerbTo enfold, entangle.

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