Consequence
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A result or effect of an action or condition, or importance or relevance. Represents an outcome that follows from an earlier event or decision.
“Ignoring climate change will have severe consequences for future generations.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/
Syllables
con·se·quence
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Wordle
Contains the CONSEQ- prefix; features -ENCE ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 24 points; strong word with high-value Q (10 points)
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