inevitable consequence

noun phrase

Meaning

A result that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided or prevented.

Examples

The economic downturn was an inevitable consequence of the company's poor management decisions.
Increased traffic congestion is often an inevitable consequence of rapid urban development.

Synonyms: natural result, logical outcome, unavoidable result, foregone conclusion

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inevitable consequence

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl ˈkɒnsɪkwəns

Definition

A result that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided or prevented.

Examples

The economic downturn was an inevitable consequence of the company's poor management decisions.
Increased traffic congestion is often an inevitable consequence of rapid urban development.
Burnout is an inevitable consequence of working eighty hours a week without any breaks.

Synonyms of inevitable consequence

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