side effect

noun

Meaning

An unintended consequence of any action in addition to the intended consequence of that action.
An adverse effect, an unintended consequence of a drug or therapy; usually not a beneficial effect.
A change in state caused by a function call (typically "side-effect").

Etymology / origin

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Related words

by-effect(English)by-product(English)subeffect(English)knock-on effect(English)consequence(English)flow-on effect(English)epiphenomenon(English)double effect(English)

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Sources

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