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consequent | ensue |

As an adjective consequent

is acting]] or [[operate|operating in a consistent or logical manner; coherent.

As a noun consequent

is the second term in various semantic or logical relationship where the first term is called the.

As a verb ensue is

(obsolete|transitive) to follow (a leader, inclination etc).

consequent

English

(wikipedia consequent)

Adjective

(-)
  • Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
    • His retirement and consequent spare time enabled him to travel more.
  • Of or pertaining to consequences.

    • Coordinate terms

    * antecedent

    Related terms

    * consequence * subsequent

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (logic) The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."
  • An event which follows another.
  • * Sir J. Davies
    • They were ill-governed, which is always a consequent of ill payment.
  • (math) The second term of a ratio, i.e. the term b'' in the ratio ''a:b , the other being the antecedent.

    • Holonyms

    * conditional * See

    Coordinate terms

    * antecedent

    ensue

    English

    Verb

    (ensu)
  • (obsolete) To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).
  • * 1596 , Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene , IV.ii:
    • to ripenesse of mans state they grew: / Then shewing forth signes of their fathers blood, / They loued armes, and knighthood did ensew , / Seeking aduentures [...].
  • * Golding
    • To ensue his example in doing the like mischief.
  • *1603 , (John Florio), translating Michel de Montaigne, Essays , III.11:
  • *:Oh how many changes are like to ensue this reformation!
    • Give three freshmen six bottles of wine, and hilarity will ensue .

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