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Definitions for Consequence

[1] the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving.
[2] an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome.
[3] the conclusion reached by a line of reasoning; inference.
[4] importance or significance: a matter of no consequence.
[5] importance in rank or position; distinction: a man of great consequence in art.
[6] in consequence , consequently; as a result; hence: He withdrew from the world, and in consequence was forgotten.
[7] in consequence of , as a result of; on account of: A trial was held in consequence of the investigation.
[8] a result or effect of some previous occurrence
[9] an unpleasant result (esp in the phrase take the consequences )
[10] significance or importance it's of no consequence ; a man of consequence
[11] logic a conclusion reached by reasoning the conclusion of an argument the relations between the conclusion and the premises of a valid argument
[12] the relation between an effect and its cause
[13] in consequence as a result

Words related to Consequence

reaction, effect, repercussion, aftermath, issue, aftereffect, fallout, need, magnitude, value, concern, end, sequence, outgrowth, sequel, payback, upshot, spin-off, event, follow-up

Words nearby Consequence

consentaneous, consentience, consentient, consenting adult, consentual, consequence, consequences, consequent, consequent stream, consequential, consequentialism

Origin of Consequence

1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French ) < Latin consequentia. See consequent, -ence

Other words from Consequence

non·con·se·quence , noun
su·per·con·se·quence , noun

Synonyms for Consequence

aftereffect, aftermath, effect, fallout, issue, reaction, repercussion, end, event, follow-up, outgrowth, payback, sequel, sequence, spin-off, upshot, waves, bottom line, can of worms, chain reaction, follow through