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   consequence

   /ˈkɒnsɪkw(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant: "abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences" Similar resultupshotoutcomeout-turnsequeleffectreactionrepercussionreverberationsramificationendend resultconclusionterminationculminationdenouementcorollaryconcomitantaftermathfruit(s)productproduceby-productsequelaeinformal:pay-offdated:issuearchaic:successOpposite cause
   • 2. importance or relevance: "the past is of no consequence" Similar importanceimportsignificanceaccountmomentmomentousnesssubstancenotemarkprominencevalueweightinessweightconcerninterestgravityseriousness
   • ▪ social distinction: dated "a woman of consequence"
   • 3. a game in which a narrative is made up by the players in turn, each ignorant of what has already been contributed.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consequentia, from consequent- ‘following closely’, from the verb consequi.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSEQUENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a result of an action or situation, esp. (in the plural) a bad result: For someone who is old and weak, the consequences of a broken hip can be serious. consequence noun (IMPORTANCE)

   • English (US)

     CONSEQUENCE meaning: 1. a result of a particular action or...

   • Simplified

     CONSEQUENCE translate: （常指不好或不利的）结果，后果. Learn more in the...

   • Traditional

     CONSEQUENCE translate: （常指不好或不利的）結果，後果. Learn more in the...

   • Consequence in Spanish

     CONSEQUENCE translate: consecuencia, consecuencia...

   • Consequence in Malay

     CONSEQUENCE translate: kesan, kepentingan. Learn more in the...

   • Consequence in Polish

     CONSEQUENCE translate: konsekwencja, następstwo, znaczenie....

   • Consequence in German

     CONSEQUENCE translate: die Folge, die Bedeutung. Learn more...

   • Consequence in Korean

     CONSEQUENCE translate: 결과. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › consequenceConsequence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONSEQUENCE is a conclusion derived through logic : inference. How to use consequence in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Consequence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › consequenceCONSEQUENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Consequence definition: the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier. See examples of CONSEQUENCE used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › consequenceConsequence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A consequence is a "result" or "conclusion," and the Latin sequī, "to follow," is part of its history. Most actions and acts of nature have a consequence that follows as a result. When people do something wrong, like rob a bank, the consequence will probably be prison time.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › consequenceconsequence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSEQUENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   consequence in British English. (ˈkɒnsɪkwəns ) noun. 1. a result or effect of some previous occurrence. 2. an unpleasant result (esp in the phrase take the consequences) 3. significance or importance.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › consequenceCONSEQUENCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the result of an action or situation, especially a bad result: The ship capsized, with disastrous consequences. If you make him angry, you'll have to suffer the consequences. Fewer examples. She has to accept the consequences of her actions. The action had serious consequences for his career.