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consequent

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.

Pronunciation

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ˈkɑnsəkwənt

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.

  2. Of or pertaining to consequences.

noun

  1. An event which follows another.

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This meaning: Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.

Used this way, consequent is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • subsequent

    Following in time or order.

  • resultant

    Following as a result or consequence of something.

  • sequent

    That follows on as a result, conclusion etc.

  • resulting

    Of something that follows as the result of something else.

Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • consequentlyadverbDerived adverb

    Because of the reason given.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: following as a result or inference

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