consequent
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See also conséquent
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin consequens, consequentis, present participle of consequi (“to follow”), from con- + sequi (“to follow”). Compare French conséquent.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
consequent (not comparable)
- Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
- His retirement and consequent spare time enabled him to travel more.
- Of or pertaining to consequences.
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Translations[edit]
as a result
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of or pertaining to consequences
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References[edit]
- consequent in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
Noun[edit]
consequent (plural consequents)
- (logic) The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."
- An event which follows another.
- Sir J. Davies
- They were ill-governed, which is always a consequent of ill payment.
- Sir J. Davies
- (mathematics) The second term of a ratio, i.e. the term b in the ratio a:b, the other being the antecedent.
Holonyms[edit]
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Translations[edit]
the second half of a hypothetical proposition
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following event
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Dutch[edit]
Adjective[edit]
consequent (not comparable)
Declension[edit]
Declension of consequent
| positive | ||
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| predicative/adverbial | consequent | |
| neuter singular |
indefinite | consequent |
| definite | consequente | |
| common singular | consequente | |
| plural | consequente | |
| partitive | consequents | |
