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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

  1. noun A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
  2. noun The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
  3. noun The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
  4. noun The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.

consequence — full definition

  1. noun A result or effect that follows from an action or cause.
  2. noun Importance or significance.
  3. verb To impose a specific penalty or negative outcome on someone, especially a child, for misbehaviour.

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