Definition of consequent Consequent

/kɑˈnsʌkwʌnt/ - [kansukwunt] - con•se•quent

We found 13 definitions of consequent from 5 different sources.

What does consequent mean?

Adjective
consequent - following or accompanying as a consequence; "an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems"; "snags incidental to the changeover in management"; "attendant circumstances"; "the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness"; "the ensuant response to his appeal"; "the resultant savings were considerable"
		attendant, accompanying, concomitant, incidental, ensuant, resultant, sequent
		subsequent following in time or order; "subsequent developments"

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consequent (Noun)
The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q. ".
consequent (Noun)
An event which follows another.
consequent (Noun)
The second term of a ratio, i. e. the term b in the ratio a:b, the other being the antecedent.
consequent (Adjective)
Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
consequent (Adjective)
Of or pertaining to consequences.

consequent (a.)
Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
consequent (a.)
Following by necessary inference or rational deduction; as, a proposition consequent to other propositions.
consequent (n.)
That which follows, or results from, a cause; a result or natural effect.
consequent (n.)
That which follows from propositions by rational deduction; that which is deduced from reasoning or argumentation; a conclusion, or inference.
consequent (n.)
The second term of a ratio, as the term b in the ratio a:b, the first a, being the antecedent.