Search Result:consequence
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")