consequence

/kˈɑnsəkwəns/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
   “the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”
2. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
3. having important effects or influence
   “decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself”

Synonyms for consequence

• effect
• outcome
• result
• event
• issue
• upshot
• aftermath
• import
• moment

Antonyms of consequence

• inconsequence