consequence

Speech parts

1. consequence - Noun

2. consequence - Verb

Meaning

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result.

A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.

Chain of causes and effects; consecution.

Importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

result effect moment outcome aftermath implication repercussion upshot end value product issue event impact distinction
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Antonyms

inconsequence process source beginning cause reason
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Hypernyms

result phenomenon significance outcome termination resultant

Hyponyms

change influence matter product response fruit

Phrases with the word

in consequence of consequence as a consequence in consequence of of great consequence matter of no consequence

Examples

Schizophrenia may be a necessary consequence of literacy. Marshall McLuhan

The disappearance of a sense of responsibility is the most far-reaching consequence of submission to authority. Stanley Milgram

Happiness is not a reward - it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment - it is a result. Robert G. Ingersoll

Passion is of greater consequence than facts. Zimbabwe Proverb

The consequence is the reward of the cause. Japanese Proverb

Ten thousand of the greatest faults in our neighbours is of less consequence than the smallest of our own. Manx Proverb

Close letter words and terms

consentless consentual consentually consequence bench consequence of investments consequenceless