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Meaning of 'consequence' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Consequence [ n.]
- That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result.
- A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
- Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
- Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction.

Meaning of 'consequence' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . consequence [ n]
Meaning (1):
- having important effects or influence
Example in sentence:
  • decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself;
  • that result is of no consequence;
  • virtue is of more moment than security
Meaning (2):
- a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Example in sentence:
  • he acted very wise after the event;
  • his decision had depressing consequences for business;
  • the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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