consequence

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

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Definition

  1. noun a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
  2. noun the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
  3. noun having important effects or influence

Etymology

From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence, from Latin consequentia. While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.

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Synonyms

effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot

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