Consiguiente (en. Consequent)

/konsiˈɣjente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which derives or results from a previous fact or circumstance.
The problem we face is consequent to poor planning.
El problema que enfrentamos es consiguiente a una mala planificación.
That which follows in time or in the sequence of events.
A decision was made consequent to the data analysis.
Se tomó una decisión consiguiente al análisis de los datos.
That which is logical or natural as a consequence of something.
His success is consequent to his constant effort.
Su éxito es consiguiente a su esfuerzo constante.

Etymology

From Latin 'consequentem', meaning 'that follows' or 'resulting'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

consequently
as a result of the above.
por consiguiente
as a result
what follows from a previous action.
en consecuencia
hence its consequent success
therefore, its success is a logical consequence.
de ahí su consiguiente éxito

Related Words

consequence
result or effect of a fact.
consecuencia
event
eventuality or occurrence.
suceso
result
what is produced as the effect of a cause.
resultado

Slang Meanings

Logical consequence.
That is the consequence of having arrived late.
Esa es la consiguiente de haber llegado tarde.
Derived from a situation.
The consequence of not studying is failing.
La consiguiente de no estudiar es reprobar.