consequence
Plural: consequences
Noun
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
- "his decision had depressing consequences for business"
- the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
- having important effects or influence
- "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"
- "that result is of no consequence"
- An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
- An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
- An unwanted or unpleasant effect.
- consecution; chain of causes and effects.
- conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.
- Importance, influence, or significance.
Verb
- To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
Examples
- I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.
- My opinions are of no consequence whatsoever to my parents.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence, from Latin consequentia. While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.
Synonyms
aftermath, effect, event, import, issue, moment, outcome, result, upshot, aftercome, distinction, implication, rank, repercussion, value
Antonyms
Scrabble Score: 24
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