repercussion

Meanings

• noun

  the effect or consequence of an action or situation

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

aftereffect , consequence

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with repercussion
recession , succession , impression

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Variants

List of all variants of repercussion that leads to same result
repercussion , repercussions , repercussive

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'repercussio', meaning 'a striking back'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'repercussion' can also be used figuratively to describe the echo or resonance of a sound?

2. The term 'repercussion' is often used in the field of physics to describe the reflection of a wave or particle

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Related Concepts

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1. consequence: The result or effect of an action or situation

2. impact: The effect produced by a particular influence or set of circumstances

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Culture

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In literature, 'repercussion' is often used to describe the far-reaching effects of an event or decision. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the tragic consequences of the characters' actions create a significant repercussion that shapes the novel's outcome.

How to Memorize "repercussion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ripple effect, where an action creates a series of reactions that spread out and affect many things

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'rebound', as in the bouncing back of an effect or consequence

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'results and reactions' to memorize the meaning of repercussion

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