Complications: haematoma formation is a dangerous sequela of this operation, and careful drainage with polythene tubing was carried out.
Source: wiktionary
Sequela
/sɪˈkwiːlə/
Synonyms for "sequela" (53 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (16)
Noun(1 words)
continuancecontinuationcorollaryderivationdevelopmentdistillatedouble takeepilogueeventeventualityfollow throughfollow upfruitharvestissue
Related words (26)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: addendum, aftereffect, afterthought, appendix, back matter.
- Sentence evidence is available for sequela, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "sequela".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "sequela"
Keep "sequela" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "sequela" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "sequela", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "sequela" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
6 entriescardiovascular sequelaeconomic sequelaenvironmental sequelaneurological sequelarespiratory sequelasocial sequela
Collocations
6 entriescardiovascular sequelalong term sequelaeneurological sequelapermanent sequelapostinfectious sequelaesequela of infection
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
‘Ay, ay,’ said Stephen testily, ‘it is showy enough to look at, no doubt, but these are only the superficial sequelae. There is no essential lesion.’
Source: wiktionary
Although both acute PID and STIs may remain asymptomatic, some of their shared long-term sequelae are tubal factor infertility (TFI), salpingitis, and adhesions and scarring of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and surrounding peritoneal tissue. These sequelae have been further identified as factors potentially associated with EOC risk.
Source: wiktionary
Initially he dosed himself [with opium] to quell neuralgia associated with 'gout' and nervous shooting pains in the limb and head, unable to bear the agonies these complaints produced on what Humphry Davy would call his 'excessive sensibility'. Self-dosing brought emotional and physical sequelae of its own.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "sequela"?
Closest matches include addendum, aftereffect, afterthought, appendix, back matter.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "sequela"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.