consequence

Forms

1.An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
- I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.
- 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.
- 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.
2.consecution; chain of causes and effects.
3.conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.
4.Importance, influence, or significance.
- My opinions are of no consequence whatsoever to my parents.
- 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.

1.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.
- 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.

Common· #1685

From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence, from Latin consequentia.

While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.