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re·per·cus·sion

noun \ˌrē-pər-ˈkə-shən, ˌre-\

a : an action or effect given or exerted in return : a reciprocal action or effect

b : a widespread, indirect, or unforeseen effect of an act, action, or event —usually used in plural

— re·per·cus·sive adjective

<your decision not to go to college will have repercussionsyou'll feel for years to come>

Latin repercussion-, repercussio, from repercutere to drive back, from re- + percutere to beat — more at percussion

First Known Use: 1536

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