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consequent
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consequent
(adjective)
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consequent
/
ˈ
kɑːnsəkwənt/
adjective
consequent
/
ˈ
kɑːnsəkwənt/
adjective
Learner's definition of CONSEQUENT
always used before a noun
somewhat formal
:
happening as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
Weather forecasters predict heavy rains and
consequent
flooding.
Falling sales and a
consequent
loss of profits forced the company to lay off more workers.
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— consequently
/
ˈ
kɑːnsəˌkwɛntli/
adverb
The state's economy was poor.
Consequently
, many college graduates were forced to move elsewhere in order to find jobs.
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