Synonyms for entailment
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of logically entailing, the state of being entailed, or something that is entailed.
An argument hinges upon entailment whereas an if-then sentence hinges upon implication.
Forms
- Plural
- entailments → implications, deductions…
Example sentences
- implication Her implication in the crime was obvious.
- deduction The tax agent allowed the deduction.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| entailment | rising | |
| implication | steady | |
| deduction | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- deduction3
- 11 letters
- implication4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (deduction3 = 3 syllables).