[con.se.quent] n (14c) 1 a: deduction 2b b: the conclusion of a conditional sentence
2: the second term of a ratio
[2]consequent adj [ME, fr. MF, fr. L consequent-, consequens, prp. of consequi to follow along, fr. com- + sequi to follow--more at sue] (15c) 1: following as a result or effect "her new job and ~ relocation"
2: observing logical sequence: rational