repercussion — an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːpərˈkʌʃn/
Korean meaning: 어떤 사건이나 행동의 (예상치 못한) 결과, 파급 효과, 반향
Korean pronunciation: 리퍼**커**션
Example Sentences
- His decision to eat 20 donuts had serious repercussions on both his diet and his pants size.
- The economic policy changes will have far-reaching repercussions for small businesses.
- She didn't expect that accidentally liking her ex's photo from 2015 would have such dramatic repercussions.
repercussion
NOUN//ˌriːpərˈkʌʃn//
an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one
an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one
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Origin
From Latin 'repercussio', derived from 'repercutere' meaning 'to strike back' or 'rebound'. The word combines the prefix 're-' (back) with 'percutere' (to strike or beat).
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“His decision to eat 20 donuts had serious repercussions on both his diet and his pants size.”
“The economic policy changes will have far-reaching repercussions for small businesses.”
“She didn't expect that accidentally liking her ex's photo from 2015 would have such dramatic repercussions.”
“The environmental disaster had repercussions that lasted for decades.”
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