consequence
Meaning
n 1: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previousphenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the
rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing
consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after
the event" [syn: effect, outcome, result, event,
issue, upshot]
2: the outcome of an event especially as relative to an
individual; "that result is of no consequence" [syn: aftermath]
3: having important effects or influence; "decisions of great
consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is
of more moment that security" [syn: import, moment]
[ant: inconsequence]