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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋkɑnsәˏkwєns 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊkɒnsikwәns 〕


Overview of noun consequence

The noun consequence has 3 senses


  • 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")

  • consequence, aftermath -- (the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual)

  • consequence, import, moment -- (having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment than security"; "that result is of no consequence")