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Meanings of consequence in English

Portuguese
conseqüência
Catalan
efecte
Spanish
resultado

Condition that which follows something on which it depends.

conseqüência
Portuguese
consequência
Catalan
repercussió
Spanish
importancia

Having important effects or influence.

consequência
Synonyms
Examples for "moment"
Examples for "moment"
1
That said; don't allow a moment of doubt to undo previous work.
The South African
2
Nevertheless, the trial brought the victims a long awaited moment of truth.
The Guardian
3
For Europe at the moment, that means competent management of the economy.
Reuters
4
The moment was too good; I wasn't quite ready to leave yet.
Don't blink
5
After a long moment, Yang said, Every place is a good place.
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers
1
American companies manufacture millions of guns each year and import many more.
Wired
2
To reduce the import bill, the government began rationing petrol last year.
Reuters
3
But conflict has forced Iraq to import fruit and vegetables, FAO said.
Reuters
4
For example, check if the import licences or certificates needed will change.
The South African
5
Mr Harvey said he expected import volumes to stabilise early next year.
Radio NZ
Portuguese
conseqüência
Catalan
repercussió
Spanish
repercusión

The outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual.

conseqüência
Russian
следствие
Portuguese
consequência lógica
Catalan
conseqüència
Spanish
consecuencia

Imperative or possible inference.

следствие
Usage of consequence in English
1
We live in times of great consequence and, therefore, of great opportunity.
The Guardian
2
Information is power, and the necessary consequence is that privacy is freedom.
The Guardian
3
The parties said the sacking of local staff was an unacceptable consequence.
Radio NZ
4
It is the inevitable consequence of the way we commission public services.
The Guardian
5
This development is a natural consequence of more open and transparent government.
The Irish Times
6
The canoe was overset in consequence in the middle of the rapid.
The Journey to the Polar Sea
7
As a consequence, gold prices are really going to struggle, he said.
Reuters
8
In consequence we are the first moral power in the world today.
The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol. 1, ...
9
Thus CXCR4-using virus may emerge as a possible consequence of immune deficiency.
Pubmed
10
Perhaps indeed they gave in consequence too little attention to the house.
The Princess and the Goblin
11
In consequence of this conduct, the General Court passed the following order:-
An Account of Some of the Principal Slave Insurrections, / and O...
12
That region is home to only one settlement of consequence: Niima Outpost.
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
13
In winter, it may be borne; in summer, is of no consequence.
Summer on the Lakes, in 1843
14
However, this may be the consequence of as yet unidentified depletion mechanisms.
Pubmed
15
Lawmakers since have said that was an unintended consequence of the law.
Reuters
16
They left Ireland immediately afterwards in consequence of their appointment in India.
Tales and Novels — Volume 04
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Consequence through the time
Consequence across language varieties
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Common
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