consequent — following 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
The teenager faces consequent punishment after ignoring room cleaning responsibilities
Frequent errors bring subsequent consequent disasters!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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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