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consequent

UK
/ˈkɒnsɪkwənt/
US
/ˈkɑnsɪkwənt/

Translations

consequentnoun
consequents
pl
UK
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/
US
/ˈkɑːn.sɪ.kwənt/
conséquentEn logique et en mathématiques.
In the statement 'If it rains, then the ground will be wet', 'the ground will be wet' is the consequent.
Dans l'énoncé « S'il pleut, alors le sol sera mouillé », « le sol sera mouillé » est le conséquent.
The consequent of the heavy rainfall was severe flooding in the area.
La conséquence des fortes pluies a été de graves inondations dans la région.
consequentadjective
more consequent
Comp.
most consequent
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒnsɪkwənt/
US
/ˈkɑnsɪkwənt/
The heavy rainfall and the consequent flooding caused significant damage to the area.
Les fortes pluies et les inondations consécutives ont causé d'importants dégâts dans la région.
Additional translations
conséquentAu sens logique, emploi soutenu ou rare.
Synonyms
resultant
subsequent
following
ensuing

Definitions

consequentnoun
A result or effect of an action or condition.
The consequent of the heavy rainfall was severe flooding in the area.
In logic, the second part of a conditional statement, which follows 'then'.
In the statement 'If it rains, then the ground will be wet', 'the ground will be wet' is the consequent.
In mathematics, the second term of a ratio.
In the ratio 3:4, the number 4 is the consequent.
consequentadjective
Following as a result or effect.
The heavy rainfall and the consequent flooding caused significant damage to the area.
Logically consistent or following logically.
His conclusions were consequent upon his initial premises.
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