'Consequence' definitions:

Definition of 'consequence'

(from WordNet)
noun
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" [syn: consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot]
noun
The outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual [syn: consequence, aftermath]
noun
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" [syn: consequence, import, moment] [ant: inconsequence]

Definition of 'Consequence'

From: GCIDE
  • Consequence \Con"se*quence\, n. [L., consequentia: cf. F. cons['e]quence. See Consequent.]
  • 1. That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result. [1913 Webster]
  • Shun to taste, And shun the bitter consequence. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Logic) A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Chain of causes and effects; consecution. [1913 Webster]
  • Such fatal consequence unites us three. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • Link follows link by necessary consequence. --Coleridge. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction. [1913 Webster]
  • It is a matter of small consequence. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • A sense of your own worth and consequence. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
  • In consequence, hence; for this cause.
  • In consequence of, by reason of; as the effect of.
  • Syn: Effect; result; end. See Effect. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'consequence'

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Words containing 'Consequence'