Consequent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈkän(t)-sə-kwənt/ con·se·quent

Meaning & Definition of Consequent

Consequent (noun)

  1. deduction
  2. the conclusion of a conditional sentence
  3. the second term of a ratio

Consequent (adjective)

  1. following as a result or effect
  2. observing logical sequence, rational

Consequent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. according to the rules of logic

    "the conclusion that you have reached is neither consequent nor plausible"

    similar: analytic, coherent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded
    related: a posteriori, a priori, syllogistic, cognitive, empirical, defendable, defensible, justifiable, maintainable, supportable, sustainable, tenable
    opposite: illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, weak
    near: casuistic, eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious, unarticulated, unscientific, absurd, cockeyed, crazy, daffy, fatuous, half-baked, half-witted, harebrained, insane, loony, mad, nonsensical, nutty, preposterous, simpleminded, stupid, weak-minded, witless, senseless, thoughtless, uncompelling, unconvincing

  2. coming as a result

    "her new job and consequent relocation added to the stress"

    similar: attendant, consequential, due (to), resultant
    related: accompanying, coincident, concomitant
    near: causal

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Consequent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Consequent:

analytic, coherent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded, attendant, consequential, due (to), resultant

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Consequent

Words with the opposite meaning of Consequent:

illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, weak

Related Words for Consequent

a posteriori, a priori, syllogistic, cognitive, empirical, defendable, defensible, justifiable, maintainable, supportable, sustainable, tenable, accompanying, coincident, concomitant

Near Antonyms of Consequent

casuistic, eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious, unarticulated, unscientific, absurd, cockeyed, crazy, daffy, fatuous, half-baked, half-witted, harebrained, insane, loony, mad, nonsensical, nutty, preposterous, simpleminded, stupid, weak-minded, witless, senseless, thoughtless, uncompelling, unconvincing

Origin & Etymology of Consequent

Middle English, "effect, result taken as a precedent," borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French, "consequence, reasoning," borrowed from Late Latin consequent-, consequens, noun derivative of Latin consequent-, consequens "following as a logical consequence" consequent:2

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Consequent

What does "Consequent" mean?

"Consequent" means deduction. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: deduction. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Consequent"?

Other words for "Consequent" include analytic, coherent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible and sound. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Consequent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Consequent"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Consequent". Common alternatives include analytic, coherent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid and well-founded.

What is the opposite of "Consequent"?

Antonyms of "Consequent" include illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational and unreasonable. Near antonyms include casuistic, eristic, fallacious and misleading.

How do you use "Consequent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Consequent" in a sentence: "the conclusion that you have reached is neither consequent nor plausible"; "her new job and consequent relocation added to the stress".

Is "Consequent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Consequent" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Consequent"?

"Consequent" is pronounced /ˈkän(t)-sə-kwənt/ and divided into syllables as con·se·quent.

What is the origin of the word "Consequent"?

"Consequent" comes from Middle English, "effect, result taken as a precedent," borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French, "consequence, reasoning," borrowed from Late Latin consequent-, consequens, noun derivative of Latin consequent-, consequens "following as a logical consequence" consequent:2. First known use: 14th century.