consequence
result that follows
Roots
- com-: with, together, complete, or intensified
- sequ / secut: follow
Other words with the sequ / secut root
- consequent: following as a result
- consequential: important or following as a result
- inconsequential: unimportant; not leading to meaningful results
- obsequious: overly eager to please
- sequel: work or event that follows
- sequence: ordered series
- sequential: arranged in order
A consequence follows from an action.
The consequence of skipping practice was obvious on test day.
One step leaves a footprint; the consequence is what follows from it.