consequence
An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
Noun
- An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
- The lobule margins, furthermore, are arched away from the lobe, with the consequence that (when fully inflated) the abaxial leaf surface forms the interior lining of the lobule. - 1992, Rudolf M[athias] Schuster, The...
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An unwanted or unpleasant effect.
- I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.
- Nevertheless, it is clear that the global energy demand for air-conditioning will grow substantially as nations become more affluent, with the consequences of climate change potentially accelerating the demand. - 2013...
- 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.
- Thus young Pen, the only son of an estated country gentleman, with a good allowance, and a gentlemanlike bearing and person, looked to be a lad of much more consequence than he was really; and was held by the Oxbridge...
- Rooney's United team-mate Chris Smalling was given his debut at right-back and was able to adjust to the international stage in relatively relaxed fashion as Bulgaria barely posed a threat of any consequence. - 2011...
Origin
From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence, from Latin consequentia. While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.
Forms
Synonyms
aftercome repercussion moment distinction rank value implication
Related
Derived
actions have consequences as a consequence of consequenceless in consequence inconsequence law of unintended consequences legal consequence misconsequence nonconsequence of consequence unintended consequence
Verb
- To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
- The goal of consequencing is to teach the child a lesson that leads to positive choices and behaviors. The goal of punishment is to inflict pain and seek revenge. Angry parenting is punitive and ineffectual. - 1998,...
- These behaviours are not acceptable within a classroom setting and often result in the child being consequenced or removed from class. - 2001, Betty Bedard-Bidwell, Hand in Hand, page 117: