ensuant

adjective

en·​su·​ant

ə̇nˈsüənt,

en-

: following as a consequence

the ensuant response to his appeal was very satisfying

—often used postpositively and with on

the privations and disorders ensuant on war

Word History

Etymology

ensue + -ant

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