CONSEQUENT

Consequent

A consequent is the second half of a hypothetical proposition. In the standard form of such a proposition, it is the part that follows "then". In an implication, if <math>\phi</math> implies <math>\psi</math> then <math>\phi</math> is called the antecedent and <math>\psi</math> is called the consequent.

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consequent

Noun

  1. The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."
  2. An event which follows another.
  3. The second term of a ratio, i.e. the term b in the ratio a:b, the other being the antecedent.

Adjective

  1. Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
    His retirement and consequent spare time enabled him to travel more.
  2. Of or pertaining to consequences.


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