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- [kon-si-kwens, -kwuh ns]
- /ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns/
- /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-si-kwens, -kwuh ns]
- /ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns/
Definitions of consequence word
- countable noun consequence The consequences of something are the results or effects of it. 3
- noun consequence a result or effect of some previous occurrence 3
- noun consequence an unpleasant result (esp in the phrase take the consequences) 3
- noun consequence significance or importance 3
- noun consequence a conclusion reached by reasoning 3
- noun consequence the conclusion of an argument 3
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Origin of consequence
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin consequentia. See consequent, -ence
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Parts of speech for Consequence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consequence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
consequence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consequence
noun consequence
- reaction — a reverse movement or tendency; an action in a reverse direction or manner.
- effect — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
- repercussion — an effect or result, often indirect or remote, of some event or action: The repercussions of the quarrel were widespread.
- aftermath — The aftermath of an important event, especially a harmful one, is the situation that results from it.
- issue — the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution: the issue of food and blankets to flood victims.
verb consequence
- predestine — to destine in advance; foreordain; predetermine: He seemed predestined for the ministry.
- inescapable — incapable of being escaped, ignored, or avoided; ineluctable: inescapable responsibilities.
- cupping — the process of applying a cupping glass to the skin
- moirai — Classical Mythology. the personification of fate. Moirai, the Fates.
- predestinate — Theology. to foreordain by divine decree or purpose.
Antonyms for consequence
noun consequence
- source — any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin: Which foods are sources of calcium?
- commencement — The commencement of something is its beginning.
- inception — beginning; start; commencement.
- insignificance — the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
Top questions with consequence
- wartime rationing of consumer goods led to what unintended consequence?
- what was one important consequence of the battle of trafalgar?
- what was a major consequence of the boston massacre?
- what is the most likely consequence of setting unrealistic goals?
- what is the meaning of consequence?
- what is cause and consequence?
- what is the consequence of obstruction of the lymphatics?
- what is the consequence of a forward head posture?
- what is the consequence of loss of homeostasis?
- how to use consequence in a sentence?
- what was one consequence of the vietnam war?
- what is a consequence of cultural absolutism?
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