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consequence

2 entries found.
  1. consequence (noun)
  2. self-consequence (noun)

Main Entry: con·se·quence
Pronunciation: \ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwen(t)s, -kwən(t)s\
Function: noun
Date: 14th century

1 : a conclusion derived through logic : inference
2 : something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions <the economic consequences of the war>
3 a : importance with respect to power to produce an effect <a mistake of no consequence> b : social importance
4 : the appearance of importance; especially : self-importance

synonyms see importance

— in consequence : as a result


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