1. consequence - 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"
Synonym(s): effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot
Hypernym(s): phenomenon
2. consequence - noun
· the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
Synonym(s): aftermath
Hypernym(s): result, resultant, final_result, outcome, termination
3. consequence - 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"
Hypernym(s): significance
Antonym(s): inconsequence
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