CONSEQUENCE


Meaning of CONSEQUENCE in English

■ noun

1》 a result or effect.

2》 [usu. with negative ] importance or relevance.

↘ dated social distinction.

3》 ( ~s ) [treated as sing. ] a game in which a narrative is made up by the players in turn, each ignorant of what has already been contributed.

Phrases

in ~ as a result.

take (or bear ) the ~s accept responsibility for negative results or effects.

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. consequentia , from consequent- , consequi 'follow closely'.

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