¹consequent

noun con·se·quent \-kwənt, -ˌkwent\

Definition of CONSEQUENT

a : deduction 2b

b : the conclusion of a conditional sentence

: the second term of a ratio

Origin of CONSEQUENT

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin consequent-, consequens, present participle of consequi to follow along, from com- + sequi to follow — more at sue

First Known Use: 14th century

²consequent

adjective

: happening as a result of a particular action or set of conditions

Full Definition of CONSEQUENT

: following as a result or effect <her new job and consequent relocation>

: observing logical sequence : rational

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First Known Use of CONSEQUENT

15th century

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Synonyms: analytic (or analytical), coherent, logical, good, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded

Antonyms: illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, weak

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consequent

adjective con·se·quent \ˈkän-si-kwənt\

Definition of CONSEQUENT for Kids

: following as a result or effect <Weather forecasters predicted heavy rain and consequent flooding.>

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