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Word: Consequence
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consequentia, from consequent- ‘following closely’, from the verb consequi
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒnsɪkw(ə)ns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant
Short Definition:result or effect
Examples:- abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences
- many have been laid off from work as a consequence of government policies
Definition:
importance or relevance
Short Definition:importance
Examples:- the past is of no consequence
Definition:
a game in which a narrative is made up by the players in turn, each ignorant of what has already been contributed.
Short Definition:game
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