seuraamus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- backwash noun A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
- consequence noun A result or effect that follows from an action or cause.
- correction noun The act of fixing a mistake, or the fix itself.
- ramification noun A branching-out, the act or result of developing branches; specifically the divergence of the stem and limbs of a plant into smaller ones, or of similar developments in blood vessels, anatomical structures etc.
- sanction noun Official approval or permission for an action.
Senses
seuraamus is used for these senses in English:
- backwash The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
- consequence (especially when preceded by "of") Importance, influence, or significance.
- correction (chiefly, in plural) Punishment that is intended to rehabilitate an offender.
- ramification (figurative, often, in plural) An offshoot of a decision, fact etc.; a consequence or implication, especially one which complicates a situation.
- sanction (mostly, in the plural) A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
backwash — full definition
- noun A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
- noun The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
- noun The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
- noun The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
consequence — full definition
- noun A result or effect that follows from an action or cause.
- noun Importance or significance.
- verb To impose a specific penalty or negative outcome on someone, especially a child, for misbehaviour.