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Definition of Consequence
1. Noun. A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. "He acted very wise after the event"
Generic synonyms: Phenomenon
Specialized synonyms: Materialisation, Materialization, Offspring, Aftereffect, Aftermath, Backwash, Wake, Bandwagon Effect, Brisance, Butterfly Effect, By-product, Byproduct, Change, Coattails Effect, Coriolis Effect, Dent, Domino Effect, Harvest, Impact, Wallop, Influence, Knock-on Effect, Branch, Offset, Offshoot, Outgrowth, Product, Placebo Effect, Position Effect, Repercussion, Reverberation, Response, Fallout, Side Effect, Spillover
Derivative terms: Consequent, Effect, Effectuate, Eventuate, Result, Result
2. Noun. The outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual.
Generic synonyms: Final Result, Outcome, Result, Resultant, Termination
Specialized synonyms: Corollary, Comeupance, Comeuppance, Deserts, Fruit, Sequella, Train, Payoff, Reward, Wages
3. Noun. Having important effects or influence. "That result is of no consequence"
Specialized synonyms: Matter, Hell To Pay
Generic synonyms: Significance
Derivative terms: Consequential, Momentous
Antonyms: Inconsequence
Definition of Consequence
1. n. That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result.
Definition of Consequence
1. Noun. That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause. ¹
2. Noun. A result of actions. ¹
3. Noun. A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference. ¹
4. Noun. Chain of causes and effects; consecution. ¹
5. Noun. Importance with respect to what comes after. ¹
6. Noun. The power to influence or produce an effect. ¹
7. Noun. (context: especially when preceded by "of") importance, value, or influence ¹
8. Verb. (transitive) To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Consequence
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Consequence
Literary usage of Consequence
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Report by Oklahoma Adjutant-general's office (1859)
"As the little pin-holes which they perforate scarcely diminish the strength of
the timber in the least, they are deemed of no consequence. ..."
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