self-consequence

noun

self-con·​se·​quence ˌself-ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwen(t)s How to pronounce self-consequence (audio)
-si-kwən(t)s

Examples of self-consequence in a Sentence

had the self-consequence of someone who was born wealthy and never had to work a day in his life

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-consequence was in 1751

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Cite this Entry

“Self-consequence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-consequence. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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