noun🔗ShareThe second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q.""If the weather is good (P), then the picnic will be outdoors (Q). The consequent is "the picnic will be outdoors." "logicmathlanguagephilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn event which follows another."The heavy rain was the cause, and the flooding was its consequent. "outcomeeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe second term of a ratio, i.e. the term b in the ratio a:b, the other being the antecedent."In the student-teacher ratio of 1:20, the number 20, representing the number of students, is the consequent. "mathnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFollowing as a result, inference, or natural effect."His retirement and consequent spare time enabled him to travel more."outcomelogicphilosophyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or pertaining to consequences."The child's temper tantrum and consequent disruption made it difficult for the family to enjoy their dinner at the restaurant. "outcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading