Definition of Consequent
Consequent
con·se·quent
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
occurring after something as a result or consequence;
e.g. There was a consequent increase in employee wages as the company earned greater profits.
(adjective)
rational or reasonable, following as a logical next step;
e.g. We are planning each consequent decision so that we are aware of the long-term effects.
(noun)
something that occurs following or as a result of something else;
e.g. The consequent of this would be an increase in productivity.
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