side effects

A form of side effect — An unintended consequence, or secondary result, of any action, in addition to the main or intended consequence of that action.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of side effect
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APA

side effects. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/side%20effects

MLA

“side effects.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/side%20effects. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “side effects,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/side%20effects.

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