Consequence Meaning
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwɛns/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
nounAn effect; something that follows a cause as a result., An unwanted or unpleasant effect.
Sentence Examples
It is of little consequence to me.
What happened in consequence?
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision.
CEFR Practice Quiz
One ____ of eating too much sugar is an increased risk of diabetes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Losing his driver's license was a direct ____ of his repeated and reckless speeding tickets.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence, from Latin consequentia. While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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:
"Nevertheless, it is clear that the global energy demand for air-conditioning will grow substantially as nations become more affluent, with the consequences of climate change potentially accelerating the demand."
— 2013 September-October, Michael Sivak, “Will AC Put a Chill on the Global Energy Supply?”, in American Scientist:
"Thus young Pen, the only son of an estated country gentleman, with a good allowance, and a gentlemanlike bearing and person, looked to be a lad of much more consequence than he was really; and was held by the Oxbridge authorities, tradesmen, and undergraduates, as quite a young buck and member of the aristocracy."
— 1848 November – 1850 December, William Makepeace Thackeray, chapter 19, in The History of Pendennis. […], volume (please specify |volume=I or II), London: Bradbury and Evans, […], published 1849–1850, →OCLC:
"Rooney's United team-mate Chris Smalling was given his debut at right-back and was able to adjust to the international stage in relatively relaxed fashion as Bulgaria barely posed a threat of any consequence."
— 2011 September 2, Phil McNulty, “Bulgaria 0-3 England”, in BBC:
"The goal of consequencing is to teach the child a lesson that leads to positive choices and behaviors. The goal of punishment is to inflict pain and seek revenge. Angry parenting is punitive and ineffectual."
— 1998, Terry M. Levy, Michael Orlans, Attachment, trauma, and healing:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
One ____ of eating too much sugar is an increased risk of diabetes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Losing his driver's license was a direct ____ of his repeated and reckless speeding tickets.