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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 from something. first fruit.
1. : following as a result or effect. her new job and consequent relocation. 2. : observing logical sequence : rational. Did you know? Subsequent vs. Consequent. The English language has many ways to indicate that something has come after another thing, but a number of these words have subtle differences that you may want to observe.
Consequent definition: following as an effect or result; resulting (often followed by on, upon, or to). See examples of CONSEQUENT used in a sentence.
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.
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 from something. first fruit.
Something that happens as a result of something else can be described as consequent. Rapidly melting snow often causes consequent flooding, for example.
(kɒnsɪkwɛnt , -kwənt ) adjective. 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. Synonyms: following, resulting, subsequent, successive More Synonyms of consequent. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
A complete guide to the word "CONSEQUENT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Nov 6, 2017 · Definition of consequent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
