consequence
/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwəns/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.07 in modern English
24
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
Transitive verb
Example Sentences
- "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."
- "I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences."
- "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."
- "My opinions are of no consequence whatsoever to my parents."
- "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."
- "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."
Etymology
From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence, from Latin consequentia. While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwəns/
- British English: /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/