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Antonyms for in consequence of


Grammar : Prep
Spell : kon-si-kwens, -kwuhns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwəns



Definition of in consequence of

Origin :
  • late 14c., "inference, conclusion," from Old French consequence "result" (13c., Modern French conséquence), from Latin consequentia, from consequentem (nominative consequens), present participle of consequi "to follow after," from com- "with" (see com-) + sequi "to follow" (see sequel). Sense of "importance" (c.1600) is from notion of being "pregnant with consequences."
  • As in through : prep by way of

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