• (RP) IPA: /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/
• (America) IPA: /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/, /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/

consequence (plural consequences)

1. That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
   • 1992, Rudolf M[athias] Schuster, The Hepaticae and Anthocerotae of North America: East of the Hundredth Meridian, volume V, New York, N.Y.: Columbia University Press, →ISBN, page 7:

     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.

2. A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant.

   I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.

3. A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
4. Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
5. Importance with respect to what comes after.
6. The power to influence or produce an effect.
7. (especially when preceded by "of") Importance, value, or influence.

• aftercome
• distinction
• implication
• moment
• rank
• repercussion
• value

• French: conséquence
• German: Konsequenz, Folge
• Italian: conseguenza
• Portuguese: consequência, resultado
• Russian: после́дствие
• Spanish: consecuencia

• German: Konsequenz, Folge
• Portuguese: consequência, resultado
• Russian: ито́г
• Spanish: consecuencia

• German: Konsequenz

consequence (consequences, present participle consequencing; past and past participle consequenced)

1. (transitive) To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.
   • 1998, Terry M. Levy, Michael Orlans, Attachment, trauma, and healing

     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.