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consequence

noun/ˈkɑnsəkwəns/

definition

The result of something because of something else

example

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

synonyms
resultoutcome,effect
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/

    The result of something because of something else

    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 situation that should be handled as soon as possible

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

    Synonyms: crisis, danger, tension

    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: judgment, perception

    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/

    moving / being apart

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

    Synonyms: break up, divorce, detachment

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