consequences

Meanings

• noun

  the results or effects of an action; something that happens afterward (especially something unwelcome or unpleasant)

  - "The consequences of breaking the law are severe."
  - "He regretted the consequences of his rash decision."
  - "The consequences of the accident were devastating."

• noun

  a sequence of events that follows or results from a particular action or decision

  - "The consequences of our actions will determine our future."
  - "The consequences of the war were far-reaching."
  - "The consequences of the experiment were unexpected."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛnsɪz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

aftercome , distinction , implication , moment , rank , repercussion , value

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with consequences
consequential , sequential , presequel , collateral

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Variants

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consequence , consequences , in consequence , Hot Springs , Truth or Consequences , suffer the consequences , self-consequence , self-consequences

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'consequi' meaning 'follow, come after'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'consequences' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the penalties or punishments for breaking the law.

2. In mathematics, the term 'consequent' is used in logical statements to refer to the statement that follows from the antecedent.

3. The concept of consequences is a common theme in many proverbs, such as 'Actions have consequences' and 'You reap what you sow'.

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Related Concepts

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1. sequelae: The medical term for the consequences or aftereffects of a disease or injury.

2. outcome: The final result or end of a process or situation.

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Culture

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In literature, consequences are often explored in works of fiction to illustrate the cause-and-effect relationship between actions and their outcomes. In philosophy, the concept of consequences is central to ethical theories such as consequentialism.

How to Memorize "consequences"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a series of dominoes falling, each representing a consequence of an action.
   - Imagine a tree with branches representing different consequences of a decision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'consequences' with the word 'effects'.
   - Think of the word 'follow' when you see the word 'consequences'.
   - Remember that consequences are the results of actions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Causes Have Effects' to remember the meaning of consequences.
   - Create a mnemonic sentence like 'Consequences come after choices'.

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