Consequent

/ˈkɒnsɪkwənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A result or effect that follows from an action or condition.

The consequent of their decision was a significant change in policy.

adjective

Following as a result or effect.

The heavy rain caused flooding, and the consequent damage was extensive.

Logical or logically following.

His argument was clear and the conclusions were consequent to the premises he established.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'consequentem', from 'consequi' meaning 'to follow closely'.

consequent upon

following as a result of something else

consequent effects

results or outcomes that follow from a specific action

in consequence

as a result of something

consequent reasoning

logical reasoning that follows from premises

consequence

a result or effect of an action or condition.

to occur or come after something.

result

a thing that is caused or produced by something else.