consequent

Meanings

Adjective

• Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
• Of or pertaining to consequences.

Noun

• The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."
• An event which follows another.
• The second term of a ratio, i.e. the term b in the ratio a:b, the other being the antecedent.

Origin

• Borrowed from Middle French conséquent , from Latin consequens, present participle of consequi, from con- + sequi. Compare French conséquent.