consequent

Definitions

con- (along) + sequ (follow) + -ent (adj.) = 'following as a result.' Often paired with 'upon/on': the damage consequent upon the flood. In logic, the consequent is the 'then' half of an 'if...then' statement.

Common Collocations

• 1.consequent upon由……引起的
• 2.the consequent后件
• 3.consequent damage随之而来的损失

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The drought and the consequent crop failure ruined many farmers.

• 2.

  Prices rose, with a consequent drop in demand.