consequence

Meanings

Noun

• That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
• A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant.
• A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
• Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
• Importance with respect to what comes after.
• The power to influence or produce an effect.
• Importance, value, or influence.

Verb

• To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.

Related

Similar words

• aftercome
• distinction
• implication
• moment
• rank
• repercussion
• value

Origin

• From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence , from Latin consequentia.