consequence

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

con·se·quence (kŏnʹsĭ-kwĕns', -kwəns)n.
1. Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition. See Synonyms at effect.
2. The relation of a result to its cause.
3. A logical conclusion or inference.
4. Importance in rank or position:
scientists of consequence.
5. Significance; importance:
an issue of consequence.
See Synonyms at importance.Idiom:in consequence
As a result; consequently.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  import, moment, aftermath, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot