The meaning of ENTAIL is to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result. How to use entail in a sentence.

ENTAIL definition: 1. to make something necessary, or to involve something: 2. to make something necessary, or to…. Learn more.

ENTAIL meaning: 1. to make something necessary, or to involve something: 2. to make something necessary, or to…. Learn more.

1. to bring about or impose by necessity; have as a necessary consequence: this task entails careful thought. 2. (Law) property law to restrict (the descent of an estate) to a designated line of heirs. 3. (Logic) logic to have as a necessary consequence.

The word entail, which comes from Latin, is connected to the idea of preconditions. If you want something, you better figure out what it entails. If it’s only 8 o’clock and you want to see a movie at 9, that will entail waiting for an hour.

Definition of entail verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

ENTAIL definition: to bring about or impose by necessity ; have as a necessary consequence | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples