Consequence (Noun)
Meaning 1
The outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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- Wallop
- Backwash
- Offset
- Reverberation
- Offshoot
- Branch
- Materialization
- Wake
- Byproduct
- Materialisation
- Fallout
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Meaning 3
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.