Consequence Definition
kŏnsĭ-kwĕns, -kwəns
consequences
noun
consequences
Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition.
American Heritage
A result of an action, process, etc.; outcome or effect, often, specif., an adverse one.
Webster's New World
A logical result or conclusion; inference.
Webster's New World
The relation of effect to cause.
Webster's New World
Importance as a cause or influence.
A matter of slight consequence.
Webster's New World
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verb
To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
Wiktionary
idiom
in consequence
- As a result; consequently.
American Heritage
in consequence (of)
- as a result (of)
Webster's New World
take the consequences
- to accept the adverse results of one's actions
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Consequence
Noun
Singular:
consequencePlural:
consequencesIdioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Consequence
- in consequence
- in consequence (of)
- take the consequences
Origin of Consequence
From Old French
From Wiktionary
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