side effect

noun

Meaning

An unintended or secondary consequence of a particular action, process, or medical treatment.

Examples

Drowsiness is a common side effect of this allergy medication.
The economic policy had the unfortunate side effect of increasing unemployment in rural areas.

Synonyms: result, consequence, aftereffect, repercussion

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side effect

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪd ɪˌfɛkt/

Definition

An unintended or secondary consequence of a particular action, process, or medical treatment.

Examples

Drowsiness is a common side effect of this allergy medication.
The economic policy had the unfortunate side effect of increasing unemployment in rural areas.
He warned that the new software update might have the side effect of slowing down older computers.

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