con·se·quence /ˈkɒnsəkwəns/
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"
synset: consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot
2. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
synset: consequence, aftermath
3. 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"
synset: consequence, import, moment
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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