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Consequence
consequence
noun Date: 14th century 1. a conclusion derived through logic ; inference 2. something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions the economic ~s of the war 3. a. importance with respect to power to produce an effect a mistake of no ~ b. social importance 4. the appearance of importance; especially self-importance Synonyms: see importance
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1.
n. 1 the result or effect of an action or condition. 2 a importance (it is of no consequence). b social distinction (persons of consequence). 3 (in pl.) a game in which a narrative is made up by the players, each ignorant of what has already been contributed. Phrases and idioms in consequence as a result. take the consequences accept the results of one's choice or action. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L consequentia (as consequent) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
2.
1) вывод, заключение 2) (по)следствие, результат 3) важность, значимость in consequence of — вследствие (чего-л.) to have as a consequence — влечь за собой relation of direct consequence — отношение непосредственного следования to have as a consequence — влечь за собой - deductive consequence - direct consequence - ergodic consequence - formal consequence - general consequence - immediate consequence - indirect consequence - intuitionistic consequence - logical consequence - metamathematical consequence - natural consequence - tautological consequence - universal consequence - valid consequence - weak consequence ...Англо-русский Русско-английский научно-технический словарь
3.
последствие – to be of consequence – to be of little consequence CONSEQUENCE 1. сущ. 1) следствие, последствие 2) вывод, заключение 3) значение, важность 4) влиятельность 5) влиятельное положение - answer for the consequences - be of little consequence - be of no consequence - far-reaching consequences - in consequence of smth. - person of consequence - possible consequences 2. прил. 1) последовательный 2) являющийся результатом ...Англо-русский Русско-английский экономический словарь
4.
1. следствие; последствие; результат the consequences if an action —- последствия поступка to take the consequences of smth. —- отвечать за последствия чего-л. in consequence —- следовательно in consequence of —- вследствие, в результате (чего-л.); благодаря (чему-л.) 2. вывод, заключение it follows as a logical consequence that... —- логическим выводом из этого является то, что...; отсюда следует, что... 3. значение, важность a matter of great consequence —- дело большой важности it is of no consequence —- это неважно, это не имеет значения 4. влиятельное положение, высокий пост person of consequence —- влиятельное лицо ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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noun 1) (по)следствие to take the consequences of - отвечать, нести ответственность за последствия - in consequence of 2) вывод, заключение 3) значение, важность - of no consequence 4) влиятельность, влиятельное положение - person of consequence Syn: see result ...Англо-русский словарь
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(consequences) Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English. 1. The consequences of something are the results or effects of it. Her lawyer said she understood the consequences of her actions and was prepared to go to jail... An economic crisis may have tremendous consequences for our global security. N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft N of n 2. If one thing happens and then another thing happens in consequence or as a consequence, the second thing happens as a result of the first. His death was totally unexpected and, in consequence, no plans had been made for his replacement... ...people who are suffering and dying as a consequence of cigarette smoking... PHRASE: PHR with cl/group 3. Something or someone of consequence is important or valuable. If something or someone is of no consequence, or of little consequence, they are not important or valuable. (FORMAL) As an overseer, he suddenly found himself a person of consequence... Where he is from is of no consequence to me. = importance PHRASE: oft with brd-neg, n PHR, v-link PHR 4. If you tell someone that they must take the consequences or face the consequences, you warn them that something unpleasant will happen to them if they do not stop behaving in a particular way. These pilots must now face the consequences of their actions and be brought to trial... If climate changes continue, we will suffer the consequences. PHRASE: V inflects ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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~ n 1 something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions (the harmful social consequences of high levels of unemployment. | The safety procedures had been ignored, with potentially tragic consequences. | take/suffer/face the consequences (of sth) (=to accept the bad results of something you have done)) (He broke the law, and now he must face the consequences of his actions.) 2 as a consequence (of sth)/in consequence (of sth) formal as a result of something (the rise in sea levels predicted as a consequence of global warming.) 3 of little/no/any consequence formal of little importance or value (Your opinion is of little consequence to me.) ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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9.
- c.1380, from O.Fr. consequence "result," from L. consequentia, from consequentem (nom. consequens), prp. of consequi "to follow after," from com- "with" + sequi "to follow." Modern sense of "importance" (1602) is from notion of being "pregnant with consequences." ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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