entailment

/ɛnˈteɪlmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of involving or including something as a necessary part or consequence

“The new policy’s entailment of higher taxes was a major point of contention for voters.”

2. noun

a relationship in which one concept is implied or included in another

“The entailment between the two events was a crucial factor in determining the outcome.”

3. noun

a logical consequence or implication

“The entailment of the theory led to a new understanding of the subject.”

Synonyms

  • consequence
  • implication
  • involvement

Antonyms

  • disconnection
  • independence
  • separation