Implikasi
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A logical consequence or indirect result contained within a statement, decision, or specific action. Refers to things that logically or practically follow from a given condition, even if not explicitly stated.
Synonyms & Variants
akibat
'Akibat' is more neutral and general, usable in both formal and informal registers, unlike 'implikasi' which tends to be exclusive to formal discourse.
buntut
The end result or follow-up of an event, often used in informal or journalistic contexts.
dampak
'Dampak' is more commonly used in policy and environmental contexts, and is more concrete in nature compared to 'implikasi'.
imbas
Air movement caused by a moving object, or the indirect influence of an event.
konsekuensi
Closest synonym in formal contexts. 'Konsekuensi' tends to emphasize more direct and measurable outcomes, while 'implikasi' emphasizes what is implied or indirectly entailed.
efek
'Efek' is a loanword from the English 'effect' and is more frequently used in scientific or technical contexts, with a more empirically measurable nuance.
inferensi
'Inferensi' is more specifically used in logic, linguistics, and philosophy, emphasizing the reasoning process rather than just the outcome.
konotasi
'Konotasi' relates to implied meaning in linguistic and semantic contexts, but is not fully equivalent as it is more limited to the domain of language rather than policy or action.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word implikasi derives from the Latin implicatio, a derivative of the verb implicare, meaning 'to involve' or 'to entangle'. It entered Indonesian through the Dutch implicatie or directly from the English implication, alongside the development of scientific and academic language in Indonesia during the 20th century. In academic and legal usage, implikasi refers to consequences that are not always explicitly stated but can be logically inferred from a premise or action. It is a formal loanword widely used in scientific, legal, political, and public policy discourse.
Real-world Usage
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English Translation
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