konsekvensar

Konsekvensar is a Norwegian-Nynorsk noun meaning consequences or outcomes. It is the plural form of konsekvens, used when referring to multiple results of actions, events, or policies. The term is common in written Nynorsk and in some dialects; in Bokmål the corresponding plural is konsekvenser, with the definite plural konsekvensene.

Etymology and forms: The word derives from Latin roots related to consequens, through French conséquence and other European languages, and was incorporated into Norwegian through historical language contact. In nynorsk, a typical plural ending for certain nouns is -ar, which gives konsekvensar as the standard form for many speakers.

Usage: In philosophy and ethics, konsekvensar appears in discussions of consequentialism, where the moral value of an action is judged by its outcomes. In policy, economics, and law, the term refers to anticipated or unintended effects of regulations, programs, or reforms. In everyday language, it denotes any results produced by a given situation, event, or decision. The term often contrasts with betrekkede årsaker or årsaker, depending on linguistic and disciplinary context.

Relation to other terms: Bokmål users typically use konsekvenser for the plural and konsekvensene for the definite plural. The concept remains the same across Norwegian varieties, though spelling and inflection differ.

See also: Consequence (general concept), consequentialism, policy analysis, risk assessment.