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consequent

con·se·quent

UK/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/ US/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ fairly common

adjective

1.

following as an effect or result

  • “the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness”
  • “the ensuant response to his appeal”
  • “the resultant savings were considerable”
  • “the health of the plants and the resulting flowers”
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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French conséquent, from Latin consequens, consequentem, present participle of consequi (“to follow”), from con- + sequi (“to follow”). Compare French conséquent.

Phrases

  • affirming the consequent
  • consequent phrase

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