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Pronunciation / Transliteration: hòuguǒ
"我们必须承担这些社会后果。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A result or effect of an action or condition, often one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
"Rapid industrialization brought severe environmental and social consequences." - 2
Importance or relevance.
"Matters of great consequence were discussed at the summit."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'consequentia', from 'consequi' meaning 'to follow closely, to ensue'. It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially denoting a logical conclusion before expanding to general physical or causal outcomes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Consequence" is said worldwide
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conséquence
Transliteration: kɔ̃.se.kɑ̃s
"Chaque décision a ses conséquences."
Konsequenz
Transliteration: kɔnzəˈkvɛnt͡s
"Man muss die Konsequenzen seines Handelns tragen."
conseguenza
Transliteration: kon.seˈkwɛn.tsa
"Ogni azione ha una conseguenza."
consecuencia
Transliteration: kon.seˈkwen.sja
"Debemos aceptar las consecuencias de nuestros actos."
consequência
Transliteration: kõ.seˈkwẽ.si.ɐ
"A poluição traz graves consequências sociais."
परिणाम
Transliteration: parinām
"हर काम का एक परिणाम होता है।"
后果
Transliteration: hòuguǒ
"我们必须承担这些社会后果。"
결과
Transliteration: gyeolgwa
"그 결정은 사회적 결과를 가져왔다."
結果
Transliteration: kekka
"すべての行動には結果が伴う。"
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