consequent
Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/
Adjective

consequent (not comparable)

  1. Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
    His retirement and consequent spare time enabled him to travel more.
  2. Of or pertaining to consequences.
Translations Translations
  • Russian: после́дующий
Noun

consequent (plural consequents)

  1. (logic) The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."
  2. An event which follows another.
    • They were ill-governed, which is always a consequent of ill payment.
  3. (math) The second term of a ratio, i.e. the term b in the ratio a:b, the other being the antecedent.
Translations Translations
  • Russian: исхо́д
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