n. | 1. | That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result. | ||||||
2. | (Logic) A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference. | |||||||
3. | Chain of causes and effects; consecution. | |||||||
4. | Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction.
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2. | consequence - the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual; "that result is of no consequence" Synonyms: aftermath | |
3. | consequence - having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment that security" Antonyms: inconsequence - having no important effects or influence |