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Consequent has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."

"In logic problems where you assume the antecedent to prove the consequent, skipping that step makes your argument incomplete."

Adjective
1

occurring with or following 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"

"collateral target damage from a bombing run"

2

Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.

"The heavy rains caused flooding, which was a consequent problem for the farmers trying to harvest their crops."

Example Sentences
"an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems" adjective
"snags incidental to the changeover in management" adjective
"attendant circumstances" adjective
"the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness" adjective
"the ensuant response to his appeal" adjective
"the resultant savings were considerable" adjective
"collateral target damage from a bombing run" adjective
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Rhyming Words
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