Associations to the word «Consequent»

Wiktionary

CONSEQUENT, adjective. Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
CONSEQUENT, adjective. Of or pertaining to consequences.
CONSEQUENT, noun. (logic) The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."
CONSEQUENT, noun. An event which follows another.
CONSEQUENT, noun. (math) The second term of a ratio, i.e. the term b in the ratio a:b, the other being the antecedent.
CONSEQUENT PHRASE, noun. (music) the second phrase in a period
CONSEQUENT PHRASES, noun. Plural of consequent phrase

Dictionary definition

CONSEQUENT, adjective. Following or accompanying 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".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy