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consequentfollowing as a result or effect; resulting

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: following as a result or effect; resulting

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/

Korean meaning: 결과로 따라오는, 결과적인

Korean pronunciation: **칸**시퀀트

Example Sentences

  • He ate expired sushi and the consequent food poisoning kept him in bed for three days.
  • The company's poor management and consequent bankruptcy surprised no one.
  • Her decision to quit social media and the consequent increase in productivity amazed her friends.

consequent

ADJECTIVE

//ˈkɑːnsəkwənt//

following as a result or effect; resulting

consequent concept
💡 Concept

The teenager faces consequent punishment after ignoring room cleaning responsibilities

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consequent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Frequent errors bring subsequent consequent disasters!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒnsɪkwənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootsequ
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'consequens', the present participle of 'consequi' meaning 'to follow after' or 'to pursue'. The word combines the prefix 'con-' (with/together) and 'sequi' (to follow).

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🎵Rhyme

frequentsubsequenteloquent
frequent
subsequent
eloquent

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

He ate expired sushi and the consequent food poisoning kept him in bed for three days.

The company's poor management and consequent bankruptcy surprised no one.

Her decision to quit social media and the consequent increase in productivity amazed her friends.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

resultingfollowingensuingsubsequentattendant

Antonyms

precedingpriorantecedent

Related

consequencesequencesubsequentlyfollowresult