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consequence

noun

con·​se·​quence ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwen(t)s How to pronounce consequence (audio)
-kwən(t)s
1
: a conclusion derived through logic : inference
… we can deduce … many consequences each of which can be tested by experiment. James Bryant Conant
2
: something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions
the economic consequences of the war
This refined taste is the consequence of education and habit. Joshua Reynolds
3
a
: importance with respect to power to produce an effect
a mistake of no consequence
a problem of grave international consequence
b
: social importance
a person of some consequence
4
: the appearance of importance
especially : self-importance
You will find his consequence very just and reasonable when you see him in his family. … He has a fine dignified manner, which suits the head of such a house … Jane Austen
Phrases
in consequence
: as a result

Synonyms

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importance, consequence, moment, weight, significance mean a quality or aspect having great worth or significance.

importance implies a value judgment of the superior worth or influence of something or someone.

a region with no cities of importance

consequence generally implies importance because of probable or possible effects.

the style you choose is of little consequence

moment implies conspicuous or self-evident consequence.

a decision of great moment

weight implies a judgment of the immediate relative importance of something.

the argument carried no weight with the judge

significance implies a quality or character that should mark a thing as important but that is not self-evident and may or may not be recognized.

the treaty's significance

Example Sentences

The slightest error can have serious consequences. What were the economic consequences of the war? The decrease in sales was a consequence of some bad publicity about the company. Some say many jobs will be lost as a consequence of the trade agreement. He weighed the consequences of making a career change. The style you choose is of no consequence. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Climate change is not only a consequence of energy consumption but also a major threat to its infrastructure. Russ Mitchellstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian officials said their biggest fear was that the IAEA visit would bless the safety protocols being followed at the plant, and by consequence seem to legitimize Russia’s occupying presence there. John Hudson, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 Ukrainian officials said their biggest fear was that the IAEA visit would bless the safety protocols being followed at the plant, and by consequence seem to legitimize Russia’s occupying presence there. John Hudson, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Aug. 2022 Another important consequence of a successful merge will be a reduction in the issuance of new Ether. Taylor Locke, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 The public health burden experienced by tea farmers, tea workers and their families— primarily women and children— has become the unintended consequence of Kenya’s economic dependence on the globally competitive commodity. Daphne Ewing-chow, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Growth has been weakening largely as a consequence of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes, which are intended to cool the economy and tame high inflation. Paul Wiseman And Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 If by consequence the field’s authority continues to erode, non-clinicians may be increasingly inclined to determine on their own how best to take care of themselves and each other. Wired, 11 Aug. 2022 But that’s not to say her visit was completely consequence-free, either. Andy Meek, BGR, 7 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see consequent entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of consequence was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing consequence

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