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consequence definition
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Grep of noun consequence consequence inconsequence Overview of noun consequence The noun consequence has 3 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (19) consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot -- (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event") 2. (4) consequence, aftermath -- (the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual; "that result is of no consequence") 3. (3) consequence, import, moment -- (having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment that security") Overview of noun consequence The noun consequence has 3 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (19) consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot -- (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event") 2. (4) consequence, aftermath -- (the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual; "that result is of no consequence") 3. (3) consequence, import, moment -- (having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment that security")
consequence definition
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