consequence
n 1: 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" [syn: effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot]
2: the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual; "that result is of no consequence" [syn: aftermath] 3: having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment that security" [syn: import, moment] [ant: inconsequence]
