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- Dictionaryconsequence/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 Opposite
- 2. importance or relevance: "the past is of no consequence" Similar
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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)
The meaning of CONSEQUENCE is a conclusion derived through logic : inference. How to use consequence in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Consequence.
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.
[countable, usually plural] a result of something that has happened, especially an unpleasant result. Remember that actions have consequences. to suffer/face the consequences of something. dire/disastrous/negative/adverse consequences. Have you considered the possible consequences? Reform often produces unintended consequences.
6 meanings: 1. a result or effect of some previous occurrence 2. an unpleasant result (esp in the phrase take the consequences).... Click for more definitions.
consequence (somewhat formal) a result of something that has happened, especially a bad result: This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. Consequences is used most frequently to talk about possible negative results of an action.
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.
noun. 1. the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier. The accident was the consequence of reckless driving. 2. an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome. 3. the conclusion reached by a line of reasoning; inference. 4.
There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun consequence, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
1. a result or effect of some previous occurrence. 2. an unpleasant result (esp in the phrase take the consequences) 3. (Logic) significance or importance: it's of no consequence; a man of consequence. 4. (Logic) logic. a. a conclusion reached by reasoning. b. the conclusion of an argument.
