consequence.
An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
Meaning & usage
An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
An effect; something that follows a cause as a result. An unwanted or unpleasant effect.
I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.
consecution; chain of causes and effects.
conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.
Importance, influence, or significance.
My opinions are of no consequence whatsoever to my parents.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence, from Latin consequentia. While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.
To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
Where this word comes from
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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