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consequence

noun/ˈkɑnsəkwəns/

definition

a result of an action, decision, or situation

example

For many people, unemployment is the direct consequence of automation in industry which has made many workers jobless.

synonyms
resultoutcomeeffect
word origin — late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consequentia, from consequent- ‘following closely’, from the verb consequi

Intermediate — Set 91

Set 91 of Intermediate covers 5 words: consequence, emergency, intelligence, discovery, separation. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. consequence · noun/ˈkɑnsəkwəns/

    a result of an action, decision, or situation

    For many people, unemployment is the direct consequence of automation in industry which has made many workers jobless.

    Synonyms: result, outcome, effect

    Origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consequentia, from consequent- ‘following closely’, from the verb consequi

  2. emergency · noun/əˈmərdʒənsi/

    a serious and dangerous situation that requires immediate action

    What workers need to do in case of an emergency depends on the specific risks in each company.

    Synonyms: crisis, urgent situation

    Origin: mid 17th century: from medieval Latin emergentia, from Latin emergere ‘arise, bring to light’ (see emerge)

  3. intelligence · noun/ɪnˈtɛlədʒ(ə)ns/

    the ability to comprehend and adapt

    With advanced technology, it is now possible that computer programs may be able to show human intelligence, such as reasoning and problem solving.

    Synonyms: intellect

    Origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin intelligentia, from intelligere ‘understand’ (see intelligent)

  4. discovery · noun/dəˈskəv(ə)ri/

    the act of finding out something that was not known before

    The discovery that dolphins can recognize themselves in a mirror was the first time that self-awareness was identified in creatures other than humans.

    Synonyms: finding, breakthrough

    Origin: mid 16th century: from discover, on the pattern of the pair recover, recovery

  5. separation · noun/ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

    the state or act of being apart or divided

    The end of a relationship causes a separation, where the couple live apart, and sometimes no longer speak to each other.

    Synonyms: division, detachment, parting

    Origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin separatio(n-), from separare ‘disjoin, divide’ (see separate)