consequent

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/

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• Hyphenation: con‧se‧quent

Adjective

Positive consequent

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (usually before a noun) happening as a result of sth.

   The warming of the Earth and the consequent climatic changes affect us all.

Preposition

Preposition consequent

1. If ${\displaystyle x}$ is consequent on ${\displaystyle y}$, ${\displaystyle x}$ happens as a result of ${\displaystyle y}$.

   The flooding of the river was consequent on the heavy rain.