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Friday, October 23, 2026

consequence

noun · 3 syllables · medium

  1. noun A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.
  2. noun The outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual.
  3. noun Having important effects or influence.
“His decision had depressing consequences for business.”
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