Consequent: meaning, definitions and examples
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consequent
[ ˈkɒnsɪkwənt ]
resulting from
The term 'consequent' refers to something that is produced as a result or effect of a particular cause. It is often used in discussions about logical reasoning, where the consequent is the statement that follows a premise in a conditional structure. In mathematics, it may describe the outcome that follows from a given condition. This word conveys a strong connection between cause and effect, emphasizing the dependence of the outcome on the initial conditions.
Synonyms
ensuing, following, resultant, subsequent
Examples of usage
- The consequent event was unexpected.
- His actions had a consequent impact on the project.
- If it rains, the consequent rise in water levels could be dangerous.
Translations
Translations of the word "consequent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 consequente
🇮🇳 परिणामस्वरूप
🇩🇪 folgend
🇮🇩 yang mengikuti
🇺🇦 послідовний
🇵🇱 następujący
🇯🇵 結果としての
🇫🇷 conséquent
🇪🇸 consecuente
🇹🇷 sonuç olarak
🇰🇷 결과적인
🇸🇦 نتيجة
🇨🇿 následný
🇸🇰 následný
🇨🇳 随之而来的
🇸🇮 posledičen
🇮🇸 afleiðing
🇰🇿 нәтижесінде
🇬🇪 შედეგი
🇦🇿 nəticə olaraq
🇲🇽 consecuente
Word origin
The word 'consequent' originates from the Latin word 'consequentem', which means 'following closely after'. This is derived from the root 'consequi', meaning to 'follow closely' or to 'result from'. The suffix '-ent' is used in Latin to form adjectives, indicating a quality or condition. In English, the word has been used since the late 14th century, primarily in philosophical and logical contexts to describe outcomes that follow from principles or premises. Over time, its usage expanded into various fields such as science, mathematics, and everyday language, indicating results derived from specific actions or events.