Definitions for Consequence
ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛns, -kwənscon·se·quence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshotnoun

   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"

2. consequence, aftermathnoun

   the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

3. consequence, import, momentnoun

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 4 votes

1. consequencenoun

   That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

2. consequencenoun

   A result of actions.

   I'm warning you. If you don't get me the report on time, there will be consequences.

3. consequencenoun

   A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference.

4. consequencenoun

   Chain of causes and effects; consecution.

5. consequencenoun

   Importance with respect to what comes after.

6. consequencenoun

   The power to influence or produce an effect.

7. consequencenoun

   importance, value, or influence

8. consequenceverb

   To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CONSEQUENCEnoun

   Etymology: consequentia, Latin.

   1. That which follows from any cause or principle.2. Event; effect of a cause.

   Spirits that know
   All mortal consequences have pronounc’d it. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   Shun the bitter consequence; for know,
   The day thou eatest thereof, thou shalt die. John Milton, Pa. Lost.

   3. Proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; deduction; conclusion.

   It is no good consequence, that because reason aims at our being happy, therefore it forbids us all voluntary sufferings. Decay of Piety.

   4. The last proposition of a syllogism; as, what is commanded by our Saviour is our duty: prayer is commanded, therefore prayer is our duty.

   Can syllogism set things right?
   No, majors soon with minors fight:
   Or both in friendly consort join’d,
   The consequence limps false behind. Matthew Prior.

   5. Concatenation of causes and effects.

   Sorrow being the natural and direct offer of sin, that which first brought sin into the world, must, by necessary consequence, bring in sorrow too. Robert South, Sermons.

   I felt
   That I must after thee, with this thy son:
   Such fatal consequence unites us three. John Milton, Paradise Lost.

   6. That which produces consequences; influence; tendency.

   As it is asserted without any colour of scripture-proof, so it is of very ill consequence to the superstructing of good life. Henry Hammond, on Fundamentals.

   7. Importance; moment.

   The instruments of darkness
   Win us with honest trifles, to betray us
   In deepest consequence. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   The anger of Achilles was of such consequence, that it embroiled the kings of Greece. Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 267.

   Their common people are sunk in poverty, ignorance and cowardice; and of as little consequence as women and children. Jonathan Swift, Presbyterian Plea of Merit.

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1. consequence

   A consequence is the result or outcome of an action, event, or decision. It refers to the effect or impact that follows from a certain cause, often involving a series of cause-and-effect relationships. Consequences can be positive or negative, intended or unintended, and can have varying levels of significance or importance. They can shape future events or behavior, influence attitudes or beliefs, and have the potential to bring about change or create circumstances that require further action or response.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Consequencenoun

   that which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause; a result

2. Consequencenoun

   a proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference

3. Consequencenoun

   chain of causes and effects; consecution

4. Consequencenoun

   importance with respect to what comes after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment; rank; distinction

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1. Consequence

   Dexter Mills, better known as Consequence, is an American rapper. Consequence debuted in 1996 on A Tribe Called Quest's album Beats, Rhymes, and Life. In 2007 he released his debut album Don't Quit Your Day Job!.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Consequence

   kon′se-kwens, n. that which follows or comes after as a result: effect: influence: importance: (pl.) a round game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and its consequences, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not knowing what the others have written.—v.i. (Milt.) to draw inferences.—adj. Con′sequent, following as a natural effect or deduction.—n. that which follows: the natural effect of a cause.—adj. Consequen′tial, following as a result: casual: pompous.—advs. Consequen′tially; Con′sequently. [Fr.,—L. consequi—con, together, and sequi, to follow.]

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1. consequence

   A logical or known effect of an action.

   People do their best with what they know and as a consequence they showed be allowed to learn and improve with no judgment.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 2, 2020  

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1. consequence

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Consequence' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2910

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Consequence' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4769

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Consequence' in Nouns Frequency: #602

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How to pronounce Consequence?

1. Alex

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   British

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   Australian

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   Australian

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   Indian

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How to say Consequence in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Consequence in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Consequence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Consequence in a Sentence

1. Nicholas Stephanopoulos:

   Alabama's proposal would turn the VRA into a race-blind statute that only looks into what this hypothetical race-blind process would produce, and so the consequence would be just substantially less minority representation in America.

2. Jeb Bush:

   And the two other candidates that are likely to emerge in Iowa are two people that are backbenchers that have never done anything of consequence in their life, they're gifted beyond belief. They can give a great speech. But I think it's time for us to recognize that maybe what we need is someone who can lead.

3. R. Buckminster Fuller, Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth, 1963:

   Of course, our failures are a consequence of many factors, but possibly one of the most important is the fact that society operates on the theory that specialization is the key to success, not realizing that specialization precludes comprehensive thinking.

4. Matthew Axelrod:

   Today’s action is the consequence.

5. Joe Biden:

   I’m concerned that it happened, but there is nothing contemporaneous that I’m aware of that is of great consequence.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Consequence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Consequence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Consequence
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Consequence
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Consequence
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Consequence
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Consequence