consequent
pronunciation
How to pronounce consequent in British English:
UK [ˈkɒnsɪkwənt]
How to pronounce consequent in American English:
US [ˈkɑːnsɪkwənt]
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- Adjective:
- following as an effect or result
Word Origin
- consequent (adj.)
- late 14c., in various senses now restricted to consequence, from Middle French conséquent "following, resulting," from Latin consequentem (nominative consequens); see consequence. Meaning "an event which follows another" is from 1610s. Mathematical sense is from 1560s. Related: Consequently.
Antonym
Example
- 1. These were partly the consequence of interventions in foreign currency markets and consequent accumulation of foreign currency reserves .
- 2. The company cites the global recession , and the consequent cut in energy demand , but says it still supports ccs .
- 3. Another interaction comes via capital inflows and consequent upward pressure on exchange-rates in emerging countries .
- 4. The collapse in exports in recent months and the consequent job losses in southern china have triggered speculation that the government might try to push down the value of the yuan .
- 5. The consequent profits help pay for the bonuses .