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ensuant

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en·​su·​ant | \ ə̇nˈsüənt, en- \

Definition of ensuant

: following as a consequence the ensuant response to his appeal was very satisfying —often used postpositively and with onthe privations and disorders ensuant on war

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ensue + -ant

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“Ensuant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensuant. Accessed 28 Feb. 2020.

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