Sekirov Dictionary

consequence

UK /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/US /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwəns/

noun 5
verb 1
forms 3

noun5

•
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
•
An unwanted or unpleasant effect.
- I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.
•
Importance, influence, or significance.
- My opinions are of no consequence whatsoever to my parents.
conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.
consecution; chain of causes and effects.

verb1

•
To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
- These behaviours are not acceptable within a classroom setting and often result in the child being consequenced or removed from class. — 2001

forms

consequenced · consequencing · consequences

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