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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

When there are multiple logical possibilities for what the next word should be, the model typically selects one of those words by chance, based on their relative frequencies in the data.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
For five of the Buss siblings, selling the remaining stake can be viewed as the logical conclusion of a process that began when the family surrendered control of the Lakers last year.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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

What starts as a reasonable desire to prevent disease can escalate into constant testing and rigid routines built around an ever-growing roster of supplements and experimental remedies.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
The argument about competition against girl athletes is a reasonable one, though apparently very limited in number of events and any advantages.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

Gorbachev, still consolidating power, was taking a risk by bucking anti-American hawks back in Moscow and standing with Reagan to join him in officially ruling out nuclear war as a rational instrument of policy.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
Three functions, each making the rational local decision, and together producing an outcome that would not have been chosen for the enterprise as a whole.

— Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rational

Adjective

The draft ordinance would require landlords to provide a valid reason before evicting a tenant or declining to renew their lease.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Patterson said summertime learning loss is a valid worry, but his proposal doesn’t call for a longer summer or fewer hours in the classroom.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of valid

Adjective

Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
The offense has all the pieces to be one of the league’s best.

— Jon Machota, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of good

Adjective

The conversation in Springfield about sensible housing reforms shouldn’t end, but given there’s no time to lose, complementary ideas can help bridge the gap between now and whenever Illinois gets its act together.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Governments and school districts also have a role to play by adopting sensible policies and regulations.

— Larry Magid, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sensible

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