Its meaning is very similar to that of following or later, but it has a more formal tone to it and may imply that something not only follows but in some way grows out of or is otherwise closely …

CONSEQUENT definition: following as an effect or result; resulting (often followed by on, upon, orto ). See examples of consequent used in a sentence.

The concept of consequent necessity supposes that the truth-values of certain propositions are somehow caused by or dependent upon the facts they state.

Consequent means happening as a direct result of an event or situation. The warming of the Earth and the consequent climatic changes affect us all. The changes in social work consequent …

consequent (ˈkɒnsɪkwənt) adj 1. following as an effect or result 2. following as a logical conclusion or by rational argument

Definition of consequent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

following as a logical conclusion: a consequent law. following or progressing logically: consequent reasoning. n. anything that follows upon something else, with or without a causal relationship.

Nov 1, 2025 · consequent (not comparable) Following as a result, inference, or natural effect. [2] quotations

Something that happens as a result of something else can be described as consequent. Rapidly melting snow often causes consequent flooding, for example.

There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective consequent, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.