Definitions of consequence

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"

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

3. Chain of causes and effects; consecution.

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

5. That which naturally follows a cause; inference; result; importance.

6. That which follows or comes after: effect: influence: importance.

7. That which follows; result; importance.

8. That which naturally follows.

9. Distinction; importance.

10. That which follows; effect; inference; importance.

11. That which naturally follows an effect; an event or effect resulting from some preceding act or cause; result or issue; importance; influence; moment.