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consequences

UK/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwən.sɪz//ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwən.sɪz/

consequences is the plural of consequence.

Meaning of consequence

Noun

consequence (countable and uncountable, plural consequences)

  1. An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
    • The lobule margins, furthermore, are arched away from the lobe, with the consequence that (when fully inflated) the abaxial leaf surface forms the interior lining of the lobule.1992, Rudolf M[athias] Schuster, The Hepaticae and Anthocerotae of North America: East of the Hundredth Meridian, volume V, Chicago, Ill.: Field Museum of Natural History, →ISBN, page 7
    1. An unwanted or unpleasant effect.
      • I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.
  2. consecution; chain of causes and effects.
  3. conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.
    Synonyms:
    implication
  4. (especially when preceded by "of") Importance, influence, or significance.
    • My opinions are of no consequence whatsoever to my parents.

See all 6 meanings of consequence

Noun

consequences

  1. An old-fashioned parlour game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and the ensuing events, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not knowing what the others have written.

Phrases with consequences

Questions about consequences

What does consequences mean?
Consequences means an old-fashioned parlour game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and the ensuing events, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not knowing what the others have written.
What is consequences the plural of?
Consequences is the plural of consequence.
What part of speech is consequences?
Consequences is a noun.
How do you pronounce consequences?
Consequences is pronounced /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwən.sɪz/ (UK).

Words near consequences in the dictionary

  1. consequations
  2. consequence
  3. consequenced
  4. consequenceless
  5. consequencelessness
  6. consequences
  7. consequencing
  8. consequent
  9. consequent phrase
  10. consequent phrases
  11. consequential

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