consequence
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/
The English word “consequence” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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.
Etymology
From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence, from Latin consequentia. While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.
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