side effect
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- An unintended consequence, or secondary result, of any action, in addition to the main or intended consequence of that action.
- An unintended consequence, or secondary result, of any action, in addition to the main or intended consequence of that action: An unintended consequence of a drug or therapy; usually an adverse effect, not a beneficial effect.
- An unintended consequence, or secondary result, of any action, in addition to the main or intended consequence of that action: A change in state outside of the local environment of the function being called.
- Alternative spelling of side effect.
Verb
- To alter as a side effect.
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