How to Spell consequence
consequence
consequence - noun
- A conclusion derived through logic : inference
- Something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions
- Importance with respect to power to produce an effect
- Social importance
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"… we can deduce … many consequences each of which can be tested by experiment."
Etymology
Latin
Middle English, "result, outcome, something following logically from a premise," borrowed from Anglo-French consequens, consequence, borrowed from Latin consequentia "succession of events, logical outcome, necessary sequence," noun derivative of consequent-, consequens, past participle of consequī "to come after, succeed in time, follow as a necessary consequence"
Word family
consequences, consequent