consequence

One entry found for consequence.

Main Entry: con·se·quence
Pronunciation: 'kän(t)-s&-"kwen(t)s, -kw&n(t)s
Function: noun
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
synonym see IMPORTANCE
- in consequence : as a result