Consequence
Consequence noun - A condition or occurrence traceable to a cause.
Merit and consequence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Merit" instead a noun "Consequence".
Merit
Merit noun - The relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities.
Usage example: that idea has some merit, so let's explore it
Consequence and merit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Consequence" instead a noun "Merit".
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Merit and Consequence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/consequence/merit
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