consequence

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[edit] Noun

Singular
consequence

Plural
consequences

consequence (plural consequences)

  1. That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.
  2. A result of actions.
    I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.
  3. A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.
  4. Chain of causes and effects; consecution.
  5. Importance with respect to what comes after.
  6. The power to influence or produce an effect.

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that which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause
a result of actions
a proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions
chain of causes and effects; consecution
importance with respect to what comes after
the power to influence or produce an effect
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