Consequence

abstract · causality · Level 2 · E0

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Emergence definition

An outcome or result that emerges from a particular change in state or condition.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “consequence” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Historical origin

Origin word: consequence
Origin language: English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

In other languages

Folge German
consequence English primary

Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

Change L1 (requires)

Consequence requires understanding of change as a foundational concept.

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