[noun] 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" Synonyms:effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot
[noun] the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual; "that result is of no consequence" Synonyms:aftermath
[noun] having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment that security" Synonyms:import, moment
