Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

of-consequence

idiom
/ʌv ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/
Definition
Having significance or importance.
Examples
  • His opinion is of consequence in this matter.
  • The decisions we make today are of consequence for our future.
Meaning
The phrase ‘of consequence’ indicates that something has an effect or is relevant in a given situation.
Synonyms
  • important
  • significant
  • noteworthy
  • meaningful