Meaning & Definition of word "Consequent"

Consequent

/ˈkɒnsɪkwənt/

noun:

  • 1. A result or effect that follows from an action or condition.
    • Example: The consequent of their decision was a significant change in policy.

adjective:

  • 1. Following as a result or effect.
    • Example: The heavy rain caused flooding, and the consequent damage was extensive.
  • 2. Logical or logically following.
    • Example: His argument was clear and the conclusions were consequent to the premises he established.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Related Words

consequence:

a result or effect of an action or condition.

follow:

to occur or come after something.

result:

a thing that is caused or produced by something else.

Slang Meanings of consequent