consequence

• Resultado ou efeito de uma ação, decisão ou situação, geralmente com implicação de importância ou gravidade; também pode indicar conclusão lógica ou dedução.

A result or effect of an action, decision, or condition, often implying importance or significance.

1. Result or effectB1formal

   Something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions.

   Consequência

   • The consequence of his actions was a loss of trust.
   • Climate change is a consequence of pollution.
   • She faced the consequences of her decision.

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   Antônimoscauseoriginpremisesource

2. Importance or significanceB2formal

   The quality of being important or having a notable effect.

   Importância

   • This is a matter of great consequence for the company.
   • His opinion is of no consequence to the final decision.
   • The discovery was of little consequence to the scientific community.

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   Antônimosinconsequenceinsignificancetrivialityunimportance