Added 9 October 2026
consequent
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/ adjective
Latin root: consequens Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about consequent at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Occurring with or following as a consequence.
an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French conséquent, from Latin consequens, consequentem, present participle of consequi (“to follow”), from con- + sequi (“to follow”). Compare French conséquent.
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