folgerichtig
Translation
logical, consistent, consequential
Examples
Das war eine folgerichtige Entscheidung.
That was a logical decision.
Er hat folgerichtig gehandelt.
He acted logically.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) a logical ... That is a logical conclusion.
((as an adverb)) logically He argued logically.
Similar Words
Synonyms: logisch, konsequent, schlüssig; Antonyms: unlogisch, inkonsequent
Etymology
A compound word from 'Folge' (consequence, sequence) + 'richtig' (correct). It literally means 'correct in its consequence'.
Memory Tips
Picture a chain of events (Folge). If the next step is 'richtig' (correct), then it's 'folgerichtig' (logical).