consequence
Americannoun
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the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier.
The accident was the consequence of reckless driving.
- Antonyms:
- cause
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an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome.
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the conclusion reached by a line of reasoning; inference.
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importance or significance.
a matter of no consequence.
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importance in rank or position; distinction.
a man of great consequence in art.
idioms
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in consequence of, as a result of; on account of.
A trial was held in consequence of the investigation.
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in consequence, consequently; as a result; hence.
He withdrew from the world, and in consequence was forgotten.
noun
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a result or effect of some previous occurrence
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an unpleasant result (esp in the phrase take the consequences )
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significance or importance
it's of no consequence
a man of consequence
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logic
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a conclusion reached by reasoning
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the conclusion of an argument
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the relations between the conclusion and the premises of a valid argument
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the relation between an effect and its cause
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as a result
Related Words
See effect. See importance.
Other Word Forms
- nonconsequence noun
- superconsequence noun
Etymology
Origin of consequence
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English (from Anglo-French ), from Latin consequentia. See consequent, -ence
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
US government officials have been warned that there could be "catastrophic" security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen.
From BBC
There can be no assurance that the two cases will play out the same way or what the consequences are likely to be even if they do.
From Barron's
The Chicken Salad Bacon Club wrap had the right ratio of lettuce to avocado to chicken salad—although it leaned a bit on the salty side, likely a consequence of the bacon bits sprinkled inside.
From Barron's
It is a natural consequence of a system that protects equal rights to speak.
From MarketWatch
The most visible consequence is a sharp drop in Chinese visitors to Japan -- 61 percent in January -- after Beijing warned its citizens against going there.
From Barron's
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