consequent

/'kɔnsikwənt/

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Explanation of the Word "Consequent"

Part of Speech: Adjective

Usage Instructions:

• Use "consequent" when you want to describe something that is a result or outcome of a specific cause.
• It is often used in formal contexts, such as writing or discussions about events, changes, or effects.

Examples:

1. Simple Example:

   • "The heavy rain caused flooding, and the consequent damage to homes was extensive."
   • (Here, the damage to homes is a result of the flooding.)

2. More Complex Example:

   • "The company expanded its operations, leading to a consequent increase in staff and resources."
   • (The increase in staff happened because of the company's expansion.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "consequent" can be used in discussions about complex systems, where one change leads to multiple outcomes: - "The economic reforms resulted in a consequent shift in public opinion about taxation." - (The shift in public opinion happened as a result of the reforms.)

Word Variants:

• Consequently (Adverb): This means "as a result" or "therefore."

  • Example: "The team's lack of practice led to a poor performance; consequently, they lost the game."

• Consequential (Adjective): This refers to something that is significant or important as a result of something else.

  • Example: "The consequential decisions made during the meeting shaped the project's future."

Different Meanings:

• "Consequent" can also refer to something that is following in order or sequence, not just causation. However, this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• Resulting
• Following
• Subsequent
• Ensuring
• Effectual

Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "consequent" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly associated with it, you can use phrases that imply cause and effect: - "As a result of": This phrase can replace "consequent" in many sentences. - Example: "As a result of the storm, many roads were closed."

Summary:

"Consequent" is a useful word to describe outcomes that follow from actions or events.

Academic

Adjective

1. following or accompanying as a consequence
   • an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems
   • snags incidental to the changeover in management
   • attendant circumstances
   • the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness
   • the ensuant response to his appeal
   • the resultant savings were considerable

Synonyms

• attendant
• accompanying
• concomitant
• incidental
• ensuant
• resultant
• sequent