1. Adjective
Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
2. Adjective
Following by necessary inference or rational deduction; as, a proposition consequent to other propositions.
3. Noun
That which follows, or results from, a cause; a result or natural effect.
4. Noun
That which follows from propositions by rational deduction; that which is deduced from reasoning or argumentation; a conclusion, or inference.
5. Noun
The second term of a ratio, as the term b in the ratio a:b, the first a, being the antecedent.
More about this word
Synonyms and related words
Explore this word
