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outcome

Main Entry:
sequent [see-kwuhnt]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: effect
Synonyms: aftereffect, aftermath, backlash, backwash, can of worms, causatum, chain reaction, conclusion, consequence, corollary, denouement, development, end, end product, event, eventuality, fallout, flak, follow through, follow-up, fruit, harvest, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, pursuance, ramification, reaction, reflex, repercussion, response, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, side effect, spin-off, upshot, waves*
Main Entry: terminus
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: end
Synonyms: accomplishment, achievement, adjournment, attainment, bottom line, cease, cessation, close, closing, closure, completion, conclusion, consequence, consummation, culmination, curtain, denouement, desistance, desuetude, determination, discontinuance, end of the line, ending, execution, expiration, expiry, finale, finis, finish, fulfillment, issue, last word, omega, outcome, payoff, perfection, period, realization, resolution, result, retirement, sign-off, stop, stopping point, target, termination, upshot, wind-up, windup, wrap-up
Notes: a terminus is simply the end or conclusion of something, but a terminal is a structure or installation erected at a terminus
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Main Entry: purpose
Part of Speech: noun, verb
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Adjectives:
advised, aimless, at stake, autotelic, bent upon, bound for, determinate, effectual, express, heterotelic, in prospect, in the breast of, in view, intended, intending, intentional, minded, on the anvil, on the tapis, prepense, stratagemical, teleological
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Concept: [Absence of purpose in the succession of events] Chance.
Category: 1. Conceptional Volition
Synonyms:
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chance; lot, fate (necessity); luck; good luck (good); mascot., speculation, venture, stake, game of chance; mere shot, random shot; blind bargain, leap in the dark; pig in a poke (uncertainty); fluke, potluck; faro bank; flyer; limit., drawing lots; sortilegy, sortition; sortes, sortes Virgilianae; rouge et noir, hazard, ante, chuck-a-luck, crack-loo [U.S.], craps, faro, roulette, pitch and toss, chuck, farthing, cup tossing, heads or talls, cross and pile, poker-dice; wager; bet, betting; gambling; the turf., gaming house, gambling house, betting house; bucket shop; joint; totalizator, totalizer; hell; betting ring; dice, dice box; dicer; gambler, gamester; man of the turf; adventurer.
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Concept: [Constant sequent] Effect.
Category: 1. CONSTANCY OF SEQUENCE IN EVENTS
Synonyms:
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effect, consequence; aftergrowth, aftercome; derivative, derivation; result; resultant, resultance; upshot, issue, denouement; end; development, outgrowth, fruit, crop, harvest, product, bud., production, produce, work, handiwork, fabric, performance; creature, creation; offspring, offshoot; firstfruits, firstlings; heredity, telegony; premises.
Antonyms: cause
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Concept: End.
Category: 2. CONSECUTIVE ORDER
Synonyms:
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end, close, termination; desinence, conclusion, finis, finale, period, term, terminus, endpoint, last, omega; extreme, extremity; gable end, butt end, fag-end; tip, nib, point; tail (rear); verge (edge); tag, peroration; bonne bouche; bottom dollar, tail end, rear guard., consummation, denouement; finish (completion); fate; doom, doomsday; crack of doom, day of Judgment, dies irae, fall of the curtain; goal, destination; limit, determination; expiration, expiry, extinction, extermination; death; end of all things; finality; eschatology., break up, commencement de la fin, last stage, turning point; coup de grace, deathblow; knock-out, knock-out blow; sockdolager [U.S.].
Antonyms: beginning
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Concept: Eventuality.
Category: 2. COMPLEX CHANGE; Present Events
Synonyms:
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eventuality, event, occurrence, incident, affair, matter, thing, episode, happening, proceeding, contingency, juncture, experience, fact; matter of fact; naked fact; bare facts, just the facts; phenomenon; advent., business, concern, transaction, dealing, proceeding; circumstance, particular, casualty, accident, adventure, passage, crisis, pass, emergency, contingency, consequence; opportunity (occasion)., the world, life, things, doings, affairs in general; things in general, affairs in general; the times, state of affairs, order of the day; course of things, tide of things, stream of things, current of things, run of things, march of things, course of events; ups and downs of life, vicissitudes of life; chapter of accidents (chance); situation (circumstances).
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Concept: Resolution.
Category: 1. Acts of volition
Synonyms:
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determination, will; iron will, unconquerable will; will of one's own, decision, resolution; backbone; clear grit, true grit, grit [U.S. & Can.]; sand, strength of mind, strength of will; resolve (intent); firmness (stability); energy, manliness, vigor; game, pluck; resoluteness (courage); zeal; aplomb; desperation; devotion, devotedness., mastery over self; self control, self command, self possession, self reliance, self government, self restraint, self conquest, self denial; moral courage, moral strength; perseverance; tenacity; obstinacy; bulldog; British lion.
Antonyms: irresolution
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Concept: Sequel.
Category: 2. CONSECUTIVE ORDER
Synonyms:
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sequel, suffix, successor; tail, queue, train, wake, trail, rear; retinue, suite; appendix, postscript; epilogue; peroration; codicil; continuation, sequela; appendage; tail piece, heelpiece; tag, more last words; colophon., aftercome, aftergrowth, afterpart, afterpiece, aftercourse, afterthought, aftergame; arrier pensee, second thoughts; outgrowth.
Antonyms: precursor
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