consequent

¹con·se·quent

noun \-kwənt, -ˌkwent\

Definition of CONSEQUENT

1

a : deduction 2b b : the conclusion of a conditional sentence

2

: the second term of a ratio

Origin of CONSEQUENT

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin consequent-, consequens, present participle of consequi to follow along, from com- + sequi to follow — more at sue

First Known Use: 14th century