I. ˈsēkwənt adjective
Etymology: Latin sequent-, sequens, present participle of sequi to follow — more at sue
1. : occurring in sequence : ensuing, consecutive
2. : following as a result : consequent
II. noun
( -s )
1. obsolete : one of a sequence ; especially : a member of a retinue
a letter to a sequent of the stranger queen's — Shakespeare
2. : consequence , sequel
I adopt the mode of action; and the expected … sequent actually follows — C.I.Lewis