consequence
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Is consequence a Scrabble word?
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What is the meaning of consequence?
Definition
noun (English)
1. (especially when preceded by "of") Importance, influence, or significance.Examples: "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."; "Rooney's United team-mate Chris Smalling was given his debut at right-back and was able to adjust to the international stage in relatively relaxed fashion as Bulgaria barely posed a threat of any consequence."Synonyms: moment, distinction, rank, valuecountableuncountable
verb (English)
1. (transitive) To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.Examples: "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."transitive
Definition source: Wiktionary