ensuant

adjective

en·​su·​ant

ə̇nˈsüənt,

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: 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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Rhymes for ensuant

• confluent
• diluent
• eluent
• pursuant
• fluent
• suant
• truant