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- DictionaryCon·se·quence/ˈkänsəkwəns/
noun
- 1. a result or effect of an action or condition: "many have been laid off from work as a consequence of the administration's policies"
- 2. importance or relevance: "the past is of no consequence"
noun. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. “his decision had depressing consequences for business” synonyms: effect, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot. see more. noun. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual. synonyms: aftermath. see more. noun. having important effects or influence.
consequence (rather formal) a result of something that has happened, especially a bad result: This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. Consequences is used most frequently to talk about possible negative results of an action.
the result of an action or situation, especially a bad result: The ship capsized, with disastrous consequences. If you make him angry, you'll have to suffer the consequences. Fewer examples. She has to accept the consequences of her actions. The action had serious consequences for his career.
Apr 25, 2024 · noun. 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.
noun. the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving. an act or instance of following something as an effect, result, or outcome. the conclusion reached by a line of reasoning; inference. importance or significance: a matter of no consequence.
1. a result or effect of some previous occurrence. 2. an unpleasant result (esp in the phrase take the consequences) 3. (Logic) significance or importance: it's of no consequence; a man of consequence. 4. (Logic) logic. a. a conclusion reached by reasoning. b. the conclusion of an argument.
1. [count] : something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions. The slightest error can have serious consequences. What were the economic consequences of the war? The decrease in sales was a consequence of some bad publicity about the company. [+] more examples.
