CONSEQUENT Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

consequent

adjective

Definition of consequent

as in logical

according to the rules of logic the conclusion that you have reached is neither consequent nor plausible

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in resultant

coming as a result her new job and consequent relocation added to the stress

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causal

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Recent Examples of consequent The main hindrances then became the remoteness of the Moreton Bay district, the lack of understanding of the region in Sydney, and the consequent small number of settlers—no more than 2,000 in the mid-1840s. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026 What about opioid manufacturers who might have managed distribution, and consequent legal liability, differently? — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Reversing these toxic incentives would go a long way to reducing the overmedicalization and consequent overprescription with which MAHA is concerned. — Dr. James S. Gordon, Time, 18 Dec. 2025 Extravagance and the consequent money troubles force him to rent his estate to an admiral, which brings his family into the society of naval men—including Captain Wentworth, a suitor who Anne was persuaded by her relations to reject eight years ago. — Chris Cohen, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for consequent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for consequent

Adjective

More importantly, the researchers found that the effective logical error rate was 10 times lower than the physical error rate.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
The Cardinals needed an available reliever more than a starter recovering from a 77-pitch appearance, making Dobbins the logical roster casualty despite his otherwise solid work during his first extended opportunity in the major leagues.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

Both aircraft were destroyed in the resultant crash with fire causing the death of four crew members on both planes.

— Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The resultant work will ultimately be publicly presented, and as part of the residency’s stipulations, Rowe will retain intellectual property rights to and ownership of it.

— News Desk, Artforum, 22 May 2026

Definition of resultant

Adjective

Just as reasonable public health officials had warned, measles is now finding vulnerable victims across the country.

— Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
No reasonable person would argue against providing animals with excellent medical care.

— Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

His research now reveals revenge operates like an addiction in the brain, activating craving and reward centers while silencing rational thought.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The pair’s mysterious interactions in the early chapters give way to a series of parables of doubt and belief, in which a rational character is confronted by an irrational event—and immediately convinced of its absolute truth.

— Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

In these emerging ecosystems, K-12 schools, higher education institutions, employers, workforce development organizations, and community leaders work together to create coherent pathways for students.

— Gennaro Piraino, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The proportions look coherent, and the surfaces are aerodynamic without looking experimental.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of coherent

Adjective

Food that’s still good, but not for human consumption, is sent to local animal rescues and farms.

— Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
The Horned Frogs’ offensive line did a good job of creating holes for running backs Jeremy Payne and Landon Walker.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

Definition of good

Adjective

The pumps are designed with a delicate almond toe, a conservative high-cut vamp, and a sensible heel, measuring around three inches.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Every notetaker that joins a meeting traces back to a reasonably sensible individual choice to keep a credible set of notes in an endless sea of meetings.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Definition of sensible

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