consequence
noun
con·se·quence
| \ ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwen(t)s
, -kwən(t)s\
, -kwən(t)s\
Definition of consequence
1
: a conclusion derived through logic : inference
… we can deduce … many consequences each of which can be tested by experiment.— James Bryant Conant
2
: something produced by a cause or necessarily following from a set of conditions
the economic consequences of the war This refined taste is the consequence of education and habit.— Joshua Reynolds
3a
: importance with respect to power to produce an effect
a mistake of no consequence a problem of grave international consequence
b
: social importance
a person of some consequence
4
: the appearance of importance
especially
: self-importance
You will find his consequence very just and reasonable when you see him in his family. … He has a fine dignified manner, which suits the head of such a house … — Jane Austen
in consequence
: as a result