The consequence
Example: The consequence of his decision was a big change.
Definition
"The consequence" refers to the result or effect that follows from a particular action, decision, or condition, often seen as an outcome that logically or naturally stems from preceding events or circumstances in philosophical discussions.
Etymology
The word "consequence" originates from the Latin term 'consequentia,' meaning 'following closely,' derived from 'consequi,' which means 'to follow closely.' Interestingly, the idea behind "consequence" literally involves one thing following another, emphasizing cause and effect relationships important in philosophy.
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"The consequence" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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