De implicatie
Example: De implicatie van zijn woorden was duidelijk voor iedereen.
Definition
"De implicatie" refers to the implied or suggested meaning or consequence of something, often not directly stated but understood. It indicates what is hinted at or involved as a result, such as in the phrase: 'The implication of his words was clear to everyone.'
Etymology
"De implicatie" comes from the Latin word 'implicatio,' meaning 'entanglement' or 'involvement.' It entered Dutch through French and Latin influences, carrying the idea of something being woven or folded into meaning, often indirectly. Did you know it originally suggested things being intertwined or connected?
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"De implicatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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