CONSEQUENCE

• (noun) 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"

  synonyms : import , moment

• (noun) the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

  synonyms : aftermath

• (noun) 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"

  synonyms : effect , event , issue , outcome , result , upshot

  The upshot of his hard work was success. -added by priyavanjeri

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

•   Add   Mnemonic      Origin      Usage      Flickr-Image      Comment
•   To add this word to Your wordlists click here
•   Click here to view photos related to this word from
•   http://www.mnemonicdictionary.com/word/consequence