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consequence

/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ · noun

Meaning

  1. That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
  2. A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant.
  3. A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
  4. Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
  5. Importance with respect to what comes after.
  6. The power to influence or produce an effect.
  7. To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data