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consequent Definition

con·se·quent (-kwent′, -kwənt)

adjective

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

Etymology: 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

consequent Idioms

consequent on

or consequent upon
  1. following as a result of
  2. inferred from

consequent Synonyms

consequent

modif.

  1. Following

    resulting, sequential, ensuing, indirect; see following.

  2. Logical

    reasonable, consistent, inferable; see logical 1, understandable.

consequent Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • introduction: There have been changes consequent on the introduction of International Accounting Standards.
  • implementation: The second matter stems from the rule changes consequent on the implementation of the Financial Services and Markets Act.

Adjective modifier

same: The uniformity of nature lies in this, that the same antecedents are always followed by the same consequents.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • pay: Product Liability Product Liability is your legal liability to pay damages consequent upon a defective product being used in the contract.
  • have: It is the Council's intention to have any additional funding consequent to designation available from the beginning of the AY 2001-02.

Modifies a noun

  • diminution: We oppose centralisation and consequent diminution of these services.
  • inability: The insensitivity of the male protagonist and his consequent inability to satisfy the basic needs of the female is thus a recurring theme.
  • reduction: The release of paramilitary prisoners led to a consequent reduction in the size of the Service.
  • fixation: Testing ideas says he was looking its consequent fixation.
  • loss: The southern crossing has not been given the go-ahead due to consequent loss to parking spaces.
  • decrease: Note of pensioners deceased or resigned at Berwick, and consequent decrease of charges in the new establishment, for the past year.

Modifying Another Word

not: Financial loss to third parties which is not consequent upon injury to persons or loss or damage to property is not covered.

Preposition: upon

  • injury: Financial loss to third parties which is not consequent upon injury to persons or loss or damage to property is not covered.
  • change: All property relations in the past have continually been subject to historical change consequent upon the change in historical conditions.
  • death: Exiting but troublous times followed; there was a general election in 1830, consequent upon the death of George IV.
  • accident: He therefore held that her loss of earnings and the loss of gratuitous care consequent upon the accident terminated at that date.