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CONSEQUENCE, n. [L., to follow. See Seek.] 1. That which follows from any act, cause, principle, or series of actions. Hence, an event or effect produced by some preceding act or cause.Shun the bitter consequence; for know, the day thou eatest thereof, thou shalt die.The consequences of intemperance are disgrace, poverty, disease and premature death.2. In logic, a proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; the conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference; deduction.Every rational being is accountable to his maker; man is a rational being; the consequence then must be, that man is accountable to his maker.From this train of argument, the consequence is obvious.3. Connection of cause and effect; consecution.I felt that I must after thee, with this my son; such fatal consequence unites us three.4. Influence; tendency, as to effects. The sense of consequence, in this use, is modified by the words connected with it; as, it is of little consequence, that is, of little importance, small effects will follow; it is of no consequence, of no moment, no effect of importance will follow; it is of great consequence, of great importance, great effects will follow.5. Importance; extensive influence; distinction; as a man of great consequence in society.In consequence, by means of; as the effect of.
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CONSEQUENCE, n. [L., to follow. See Seek.] 1. That which follows from any act, cause, principle, or series of actions. Hence, an event or effect produced by some preceding act or cause.Shun the bitter consequence; for know, the day thou eatest thereof, thou shalt die.The consequences of intemperance are disgrace, poverty, disease and premature death.2. In logic, a proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; the conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference; deduction.Every rational being is accountable to his maker; man is a rational being; the consequence then must be, that man is accountable to his maker.From this train of argument, the consequence is obvious.3. Connection of cause and effect; consecution.I felt that I must after thee, with this my son; such fatal consequence unites us three.4. Influence; tendency, as to effects. The sense of consequence, in this use, is modified by the words connected with it; as, it is of little consequence, that is, of little importance, small effects will follow; it is of no consequence, of no moment, no effect of importance will follow; it is of great consequence, of great importance, great effects will follow.5. Importance; extensive influence; distinction; as a man of great consequence in society.In consequence, by means of; as the effect of. |
CON'SE-QUENCE, n. [L. consequentia, from consequor; con and sequor, to follow. See Seek.]- That which follows from any act, cause, principle, or series of actions. Hence, an event or effect produced by some preceding act or cause.
Shun the bitter consequence; for know, / The day thou eatest thereof, thou shalt die. – Milton.
The consequences of intemperance are disgrace, poverty, disease, and premature death.
- In logic, a proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; the conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference; deduction.
Every rational being is accountable to his Maker; man is a rational being; the consequence then must be, that man is accountable to his Maker.
From this train of argument, the consequence is obvious.
- Connection of cause and effect; consecution.
I felt / That I must after thee, with this my son; / Such fatal consequence unites us three. – Milton.
- Influence; tendency, as to effects. The sense of consequence, in this use, is modified by the words connected with it; as, “it is of little consequence,” that is, of little importance, small effects will follow; “it is of no consequence,” of no moment, no effect of importance will follow; “it is of great consequence,” of great importance, great effects will follow.
- Importance; extensive influence; distinction; as, a man of great consequence in society.
In consequence, by means of; as the effect of.
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Con"se*quence
- That which follows
something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause;
a result.
- A proposition collected
from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion
which results from reason or argument; inference.
- Chain of causes and effects;
consecution.
- Importance with respect to what comes
after; power to influence or produce an effect; value; moment;
rank; distinction.
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Consequence CONSEQUENCE, noun [Latin , to follow. See Seek.] 1. That which follows from any act, cause, principle, or series of actions. Hence, an event or effect produced by some preceding act or cause. Shun the bitter consequence; for know, the day thou eatest thereof, thou shalt die. The consequences of intemperance are disgrace, poverty, disease and premature death. 2. In logic, a proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; the conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference; deduction. Every rational being is accountable to his maker; man is a rational being; the consequence then must be, that man is accountable to his maker. From this train of argument, the consequence is obvious. 3. Connection of cause and effect; consecution. I felt that I must after thee, with this my son; such fatal consequence unites us three. 4. Influence; tendency, as to effects. The sense of consequence in this use, is modified by the words connected with it; as, it is of little consequence that is, of little importance, small effects will follow; it is of no consequence of no moment, no effect of importance will follow; it is of great consequence of great importance, great effects will follow. 5. Importance; extensive influence; distinction; as a man of great consequence in society. In consequence by means of; as the effect of. |
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