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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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   What is consequence noun?

   • Definition of consequence noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [countable, usually plural] a result of something that has happened, especially an unpleasant result Remember that actions have consequences. Have you considered the possible consequences?

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   What is an example of a consequence?

   • Things in a sequence come one after another, as in a number sequence of 1, 2, 3, 4. A consequence comes after, or as a result of something you do, for example, "He was given a traffic ticket as a consequence of running the red light." A consequence is a "result" or "conclusion," and the Latin sequī, "to follow," is part of its history.

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   What is a result of something that has happened?

   • [countable, usually plural] a result of something that has happened, especially an unpleasant result Remember that actions have consequences. Have you considered the possible consequences? Reform often produces unintended consequences. They must be prepared to accept the consequences of their actions.

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   • The consequences of something are the results or effects of it. If we do not take the right actions now, we will suffer the consequences later. What is this an image of? Drag the correct answer into the box. Drag the correct answer into the box. What is this an image of? Drag the correct answer into the box.

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   consequence: [noun] a conclusion derived through logic : inference.

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   CONSEQUENCE definition: 1. a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient: 2. not…. Learn more.

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

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   consequence: 1 n a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon “his decision had depressing consequences for business” Synonyms: effect , event , issue , outcome , result , upshot Types: show 30 types... hide 30 types... materialisation , materialization , offspring something that comes into existence as a result ...

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   consequence (rather 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.

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   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.

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   CONSEQUENCE meaning: 1. the result of an action or situation, especially a bad result: 2. not important: . Learn more.