Consequence and Interpretation

Consequence

Consequence noun - A condition or occurrence traceable to a cause.

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Interpretation and consequence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Interpretation" instead a noun "Consequence".

Interpretation noun - A statement that makes something clear.

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Consequence and interpretation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Consequence" instead a noun "Interpretation".

clear	clear consequence	clear interpretation
particular	particular consequence	particular interpretation
usual	usual consequence	usual interpretation
common	common consequence	common interpretation
Other adjectives: likely, obvious, logical, extreme, serious, bad, dark, potential, interesting, necessary, possible, mere, negative, plausible, worst.

Their deaths are considered a consequence of those deeds, but it's left open to interpretation whether it is a fair consequence.

Source: Fan Fic / Perfection Is Overrated
Another interpretation of Harah's reaction is that the Fremen do not mourn the dead for long and see it as a natural consequence, even if it's death by single combat rather than the environment.

Source: Never Speak Ill of the Dead
While this trope will frequently be the consequence of a Retcon, it may be hard to distinguish retcons that bring little alteration to the initial continuity from the author using the early gags as Foreshadowing of their serious explanation/interpretation, that can be part of The Reveal.

Source: Cerebus Retcon

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