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Repucursions

Definition:

Repucursions refers to the unintended consequences or repercussions that arise as a result of one's actions or decisions.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The negative outcomes or effects resulting from a particular action or decision.

Example sentence: The repucursions of his reckless behavior are now causing significant damage to his reputation.

Sense 2:

Plural noun: The various unintended consequences that occur as a chain reaction due to a single event or decision.

Example sentence: The butterfly effect states that even minute actions can lead to repucursions, affecting greater events in the future.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Popular usage: In common parlance, the term "repucursions" is often used to describe the unexpected aftermath or fallout of a situation.

Example sentence: The political scandal resulted in repucursions that affected the entire country's political landscape.

Usage 2:

Local usage: In a specific community or region, repucursions might refer to the consequences that are unique to that local area or its customs.

Example sentence: The construction of a new highway had repucursions on the small town, causing an influx of tourists and changing its character.

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