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| 1. | [ noun ] a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | |
| Synonyms: | effect result outcome upshot issue event | |
| Examples: | "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise" "his decision had depressing consequences for business" "he acted very wise after the event" |
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| Related terms: | phenomenon product change response impact aftermath by-product influence offspring dent aftereffect spillover side_effect coriolis_effect knock-on_effect harvest coattails_effect butterfly_effect domino_effect placebo_effect outgrowth position_effect brisance repercussion bandwagon_effect effect effect eventuate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual | |
| Synonyms: | aftermath | |
| Examples: | "that result is of no consequence" |
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| Related terms: | result wages fruit train sequella comeupance corollary | |
| 3. | [ noun ] having important effects or influence | |
| Synonyms: | moment import | |
| Examples: | "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself" "virtue is of more moment that security" |
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| Related terms: | inconsequence significance hell_to_pay matter | |
| Similar spelling: |
consequent consequently consequential consecrate consecrated consecutive consistence consecutively consistency consecration conquest |
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