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consequent
Consequent (adj) means happening as a direct result of something else.
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1
Happening as a direct result of something else.
"His retirement and consequent spare time enabled him to travel more."
"The advantages are a saving in weight of about one ton, with consequent reduction in energy consumption; a saving in paint (of some three to four cwt. per car), with a corresponding economy on subsequent overhauls; and lower cleaning costs."
— , Prototype Tube Trains For London Transport (1957)
2
Relating to the results that follow from something.
3
(geography) Describing a stream whose path follows the slope of the land it formed on.
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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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What is the meaning of consequent?
"consequent" (adj) means happening as a direct result of something else.
What is another word for consequent?
Other words for "consequent" include attendant, incidental, ensuant, collateral, sequent, resultant.
What is the opposite of consequent?
The opposite of "consequent" is antecedent.
What are the different meanings of consequent?
"consequent" has 3 main meanings: 1. Happening as a direct result of something else; 2. Relating to the results that follow from something; 3. (geography) Describing a stream whose path follows the slope of the land it formed on.
