consequent

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The definition of consequent is something that follows as a result, or logically follows.

(adjective)

  1. An example of consequent is a burn from pulling something out of the oven without using an oven mitt.
  2. An example of consequent is two coming after one.

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See consequent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. following as a result; resulting
  2. proceeding in logical sequence

Origin: OFr < L consequens: see consequence

noun

  1. anything that follows
  2. Logic
    1. the second term of a conditional proposition
    2. an inference
  3. Math. the second term, denominator, or divisor of a ratio

See consequent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. a. Following as a natural effect, result, or conclusion: tried to prevent an oil spill and the consequent damage to wildlife.
    b. Following as a logical conclusion.
  2. Logically correct or consistent.
  3. Geology Having a position or direction determined by the original form or slope of the earth's surface: a consequent river; a consequent valley.
noun
  1. Logic The conclusion, as of a syllogism or a conditional sentence.
  2. The second term of a ratio.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin cōnsequēns, cōnsequent-

Origin: , present participle of cōnsequī, to follow closely

Origin: : com-, intensive pref.; see com-

Origin: + sequī, to follow; see sekw-1 in Indo-European roots

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