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- Dictionaryconsequent/ˈkɒnsɪkw(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. following as a result or effect: "the social problems of pupils and their consequent educational difficulties"
- 2. (of a stream or valley) having a direction or character determined by the original slope of the land before erosion.
noun
- 1. the second part of a conditional proposition, whose truth is stated to be implied by that of the antecedent.
- 2. the second or imitating voice or part in a canon.
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happening as a result of something: Our use of harmful chemicals and the consequent damage to the environment is a very serious matter. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Outcomes and consequences. adverse effect. adversely affected. aftereffect. aftermath. age. end result. exercise in something. fallout. first fruit. implication. in.
The meaning of CONSEQUENT is deduction. How to use consequent in a sentence. Subsequent vs. Consequent
Consequent definition: following as an effect or result; resulting (often followed by on, upon, or to). See examples of CONSEQUENT used in a sentence.
Consequent means happening as a direct result of an event or situation. [formal] The warming of the Earth and the consequent climatic changes affect us all. The changes in social work consequent upon reorganization have been considerable. Synonyms: following, resulting, subsequent, successive More Synonyms of consequent.
happening as a result of something: Our use of harmful chemicals and the consequent damage to the environment is a very serious matter. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Outcomes and consequences. adverse effect. adversely affected. aftereffect. aftermath. age. end result. exercise in something. fallout. first fruit. implication. in.
Something that happens as a result of something else can be described as consequent. Rapidly melting snow often causes consequent flooding, for example.
1. a. Following as a natural effect, result, or conclusion: tried to prevent an oil spill and the consequent damage to wildlife. b. Following as a logical conclusion. 2. Logically correct or consistent. 3. Geology Having a position or direction determined by the original form or slope of the earth's surface: a consequent river; a consequent valley.
Definition of consequent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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