I. -kwənt, -ˌkwent noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin consequent-, consequens, present participle of consequi to follow along, from com- + sequi to follow — more at sue
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : deduction 2b
b. : the conclusion of a conditional sentence
2. : the second term of a ratio
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
1. : following as a result or effect
her new job and consequent relocation
2. : observing logical sequence : rational