Consequent

/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ noun adjective

The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."

What it means

  1. (noun) The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."
  2. (noun) An event which follows another.
  3. (noun) The second term of a ratio, i.e. the term b in the ratio a:b, the other being the antecedent.
  4. (adjective) Following as a result, inference, or natural effect. “His retirement and consequent spare time enabled him to travel more.”
  5. (adjective) Of or pertaining to consequences.

Letter analysis

  • Consequent contains 10 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 21.

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What does Consequent mean?

The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."

How many letters are in Consequent?

Consequent has 10 letters.

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