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- [kon-si-kwent, -kwuh nt]
- /ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛnt, -kwənt/
- /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-si-kwent, -kwuh nt]
- /ˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛnt, -kwənt/
Definitions of consequent word
- adjective consequent Consequent means happening as a direct result of an event or situation. 3
- adjective consequent following as an effect or result 3
- adjective consequent following as a logical conclusion or by rational argument 3
- adjective consequent (of a river) flowing in the direction of the original slope of the land or dip of the strata 3
- noun consequent something that follows something else, esp as a result 3
- noun consequent the resultant clause in a conditional sentence 3
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Origin of consequent
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (noun) < Latin consequent- (stem of consequēns, present participle of consequī to follow closely). See con-, sequent
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Parts of speech for Consequent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consequent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
consequent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consequent
adj consequent
- subsequent — occurring or coming later or after (often followed by to): subsequent events; Subsequent to their arrival in Chicago, they bought a new car.
- indirect — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
- consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
- following — the act of following.
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
adjective consequent
- resultant — that results; following as a result or consequence.
- consequential — Consequential means the same as consequent.
adverb consequent
- under — beneath and covered by: under a table; under a tree.
Antonyms for consequent
adj consequent
- originating — to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise: The practice originated during the Middle Ages.
- preparatory — serving or designed to prepare: preparatory arrangements.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
- causal — If there is a causal relationship between two things, one thing is responsible for causing the other thing.
- commencing — Begin; start.
Top questions with consequent
- what is affirming the consequent?
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