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in consequence

in con·se·quence
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in kon-si-kwens, -kwuh ns]
    • /ɪn ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns/
    • /ɪn ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in kon-si-kwens, -kwuh ns]
    • /ɪn ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns/

Definitions of in consequence words

  • noun in consequence the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving. 1
  • noun in consequence an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome. 1
  • noun in consequence the conclusion reached by a line of reasoning; inference. 1
  • noun in consequence importance or significance: a matter of no consequence. 1
  • noun in consequence importance in rank or position; distinction: a man of great consequence in art. 1
  • idioms in consequence in consequence, consequently; as a result; hence: He withdrew from the world, and in consequence was forgotten. 1
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Origin of in 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 In consequence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of In consequence

in 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for in consequence

noun in consequence

  • importance — the quality or state of being important; consequence; significance.
  • lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
  • coolness — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
  • lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
  • stoicism — a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 b.c., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature.

adv in consequence

  • appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
  • thus — in the way just indicated; in this way: Stated thus, the problem seems trivial.
  • properly — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
  • therefore — in consequence of that; as a result; consequently: I think; therefore I am.
  • subsequently — occurring or coming later or after (often followed by to): subsequent events; Subsequent to their arrival in Chicago, they bought a new car.
All 91 Synonyms of in consequence

Antonyms for in consequence

noun in consequence

  • activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
  • life — the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
  • liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
  • attention — If you give someone or something your attention, you look at it, listen to it, or think about it carefully.
  • bias — Bias is a tendency to prefer one person or thing to another, and to favour that person or thing.

adv in consequence

  • inappropriately — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
  • unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
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