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Uncommonside effect
The correct spelling is side effect.
How to pronounce side effect
noun
Say it like: Sid-e e-ffe-ct
The correct spelling is side effect. An unintended consequence of any action in addition to the intended consequence of that action. For example: "The Eiffel programming language is somewhat purist in insisting that functions have no side effects."
Usage Examples
“The Eiffel programming language is somewhat purist in insisting that functions have no side effects.”
Definition
noun
- 1.An unintended consequence of any action in addition to the intended consequence of that action.
- 2.An adverse effect, an unintended consequence of a drug or therapy; usually not a beneficial effect.
- 3.A change in state caused by a function call (typically "side-effect").
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