consequence
verb
- punish
noun
- that which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause
- importance with respect to the power to produce an effect
- punish
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwɛns/ / /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwɛns/ / /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwəns/
noun
Etymology: From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence, from Latin consequentia. While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.
- An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.
“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.”
- 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.”
“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.”
- consecution; chain of causes and effects.
- conclusion, deduction or inference; the thing concluded.
- Importance, influence, or significance.
“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.”
verb
Etymology: From Middle English consequence, from Old French consequence, from Latin consequentia. While analysable as con- + sequence, its adjective form has a different origin.
- To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
“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.”
“These behaviours are not acceptable within a classroom setting and often result in the child being consequenced or removed from class.”