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Meaning of 'consequent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Consequent [ a.]
- Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
- Following by necessary inference or rational deduction; as, a proposition consequent to other propositions.
2 . Consequent [ n.]
- That which follows, or results from, a cause; a result or natural effect.
- That which follows from propositions by rational deduction; that which is deduced from reasoning or argumentation; a conclusion, or inference.
- The second term of a ratio, as the term b in the ratio a:b, the first a, being the antecedent.

Meaning of 'consequent' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . consequent [ s]
Meaning (1):
- occurring with or following as a consequence
Example in sentence:
  • an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems;
  • attendant circumstances;
  • collateral target damage from a bombing run;
  • snags incidental to the changeover in management;
  • the ensuant response to his appeal;
  • the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness;
  • the resultant savings were considerable

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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