consequence vs distinction

consequence

noun
  • Importance, value, or influence. 

  • That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause. 

  • A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference. 

  • Chain of causes and effects; consecution. 

  • Importance with respect to what comes after. 

  • The power to influence or produce an effect. 

  • A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant. 

verb
  • To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour. 

distinction

noun
  • Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished. 

  • That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination. 

  • The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination. 

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