consequent
consequent Lexical Profile
consequent Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Following as a natural result, effect, or logical conclusion.
"The prolonged drought and the consequent shortage of grain led to a sharp rise in food prices."
• noun
Something that naturally follows or results from an earlier event or condition.
"Economic stability is often viewed as a direct consequent of sound fiscal policy."
The second part of a conditional proposition (the 'then' clause) whose truth is stated to depend on that of the antecedent.
"In the logical statement 'If it rains, the streets get wet,' the second clause serves as the consequent."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'consequent' (meaning resulting or following as an effect) with 'consequential' (which usually means important or significant, though it can also mean resulting). As an adjective, 'consequent' is frequently followed by the prepositions 'on' or 'upon'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French consequent and directly from Latin consequentem, the present participle of consequi ('to follow after'), formed from com- ('together') and sequi ('to follow').
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