consequence

  • 21consequence — con|se|quence W2S3 [ˈkɔnsıkwəns US ˈka:nsı kwens] n 1.) something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions consequence of ▪ Many believe that poverty is a direct consequence of overpopulation. consequence for ▪ Our… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 22consequence — [[t]kɒ̱nsɪkwens[/t]] ♦♦♦ consequences 1) N COUNT: usu with supp, oft N of n The consequences of something are the results or effects of it. Her lawyer said she understood the consequences of her actions and was prepared to go to jail... An… …

    English dictionary

  • 23Conséquence — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Conséquence », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) Couramment, une conséquence est le… …

    Wikipédia en Français

  • 24consequence — /kon si kwens , kweuhns/, n. 1. the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving. 2. an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome. 3. the conclusion… …

    Universalium

  • 25consequence — con|se|quence [ kansəkwəns ] noun count *** a result or effect of something: She said exactly what she felt, without fear of the consequences. consequence of: The consequence of such policies will inevitably be higher taxes.… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 26conséquence — nf. ; suite : KONSÈKANSE (Albanais.001, Saxel.002). E. : Argumenter, Proportion, Suite. A1) supporter les conséquences : (su)portâ lé konsèkanse (002). A2) tirer à conséquence, avoir des répercutions : portâ à konsèkanse <porter à… …

    Dictionnaire Français-Savoyard

  • 27consequence — n. importance 1) of consequence (a matter of some consequence) result 2) in consequence of * * * [ kɒnsɪkwəns] [ result ] in consequence of [ importance ] of consequence (a matter of some consequence) …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 28consequence — noun 1 (C) something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions: the harmful social consequences of high levels of unemployment. | The safety procedures had been ignored, with potentially tragic consequences. |… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 29consequence*/*/*/ — [ˈkɒnsɪkwəns] noun [C] a result or effect of something Climate change could have disastrous consequences.[/ex] the economic consequences of government policies[/ex] Demand for oil increased and, as a consequence, the price went up.[/ex] • of no… …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 30consequence — con•se•quence [[t]ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, kwəns[/t]] n. 1) the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier 2) the conclusion reached by a line of reasoning; inference 3) importance or significance: a matter of no consequence[/ex] 4)… …

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