consequent
8 synonyms and 1 antonym for consequent, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Happening as a direct result of something else.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
This is borrowed from Middle French conséquent, from Latin consequens, consequentem, the present participle of consequi (“to follow”), itself from con- plus sequi (“to follow”); compare French conséquent.
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