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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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   Learn the meaning of consequence as a noun, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how to use consequence in different contexts, such as results, effects, importance and consequences.

   • English (US)

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

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

   • Consequence in Arabic

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

   • Consequence in Japanese

     CONSEQUENCE translate: 結果, 結果（けっか）. Learn more in the...

   • Consequence in Russian

     CONSEQUENCE translate: последствие . Learn more in the...

   • Consequence in Korean

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

   • Consequence in Spanish

     CONSEQUENCE translate: consecuencia, consecuencia...

   • Consequence in Malay

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

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   Learn the meaning of consequence as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Consequence can mean a conclusion, a result, or an importance based on effects or conditions.

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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.

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   noun. the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving. Synonyms: sequel, upshot, issue, outcome. Antonyms: cause. an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome. the conclusion reached by a line of reasoning; inference. importance or significance:

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

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

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9. www.yourdictionary.com › consequenceConsequence Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of consequence, as well as related idioms and synonyms. Consequence is something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition, or a result of an action, process, etc.