Effect & Outcome Vocabulary

a consequence of an action, especially when complex

“The ramifications of this decision will be felt for decades.”

Origin: Latin ramificare `to branch out`, from ramus `branch` + facere `to make`

an unintended consequence of an action

“The scandal had serious repercussions for his career.”

Origin: Latin repercutere `to cause to rebound`, from re- `back` + percutere `to strike`

a proposition that follows from one already proven

“A corollary of economic growth is often increased inequality.”

Origin: Latin corollarium `money paid for a garland, gratuity`, from corolla `small garland`

the final or eventual outcome

“The upshot of the meeting was that nothing changed.”

Origin: English up + shot, originally meaning `final shot in archery match`

the consequences or aftereffects of an event

“In the aftermath of the storm, communities came together.”

Origin: Old English æfter `after` + mæth `mowing`, originally meaning `second mowing of grass`

a condition resulting from a disease or injury

“Depression can be a sequela of chronic illness.”

Origin: Latin sequela `that which follows`, from sequi `to follow`

adverse results or effects of a situation

“The political fallout from the scandal was severe.”

Origin: English fall + out, originally referring to radioactive particles falling from the sky

something remaining after the main part is removed

“Bitterness was the residue of their failed relationship.”

Origin: Latin residuum `something remaining`, from residere `to remain behind`

a trace of something that no longer exists

“Only vestiges of the ancient civilization remain.”

Origin: Latin vestigium `footprint, trace`

something that develops from a source

“Many modern words are derivatives of Latin roots.”

Origin: Latin derivare `to draw off`, from de- `away` + rivus `stream`