noun
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
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- the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
- his decision had depressing consequences for business
- he acted very wise after the event
noun
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
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noun
having important effects or influence
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- decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself
- virtue is of more moment than security
- that result is of no consequence