consequent

Meanings

1. Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
2. Of or pertaining to consequences.
3. Of a stream, having a course determined by the slope it formed on.

1. The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."
2. An event which follows another.
3. The second term of a ratio, i.e. the term b in the ratio a:b, the other being the antecedent.
4. A consequent stream.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French conséquent, from Latin consequens, consequentem, present participle of consequi (“to follow”), from con- + sequi (“to follow”). Compare French conséquent.