| Definitions of 'consequence' |
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1. (noun) consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
"the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
2. (noun) consequence, aftermath
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
3. (noun) consequence, import, moment
having important effects or influence
"decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment than security"; "that result is of no consequence"
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| Definitions of 'consequence' |
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1. (noun) consequence
that which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result
2. (noun) consequence
a proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference
3. (noun) consequence
chain of causes and effects; consecution
4. (noun) consequence
importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction
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