consequent
Translation
resulting, following
Examples
The rise in prices and the consequent fall in demand.
The rise in prices and the consequent fall in demand.
Grammar Patterns
((on/upon sth.)) resulting from (sth.) The rise in prices and the consequent fall in demand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: resulting, following, subsequent; Antonyms: causal, preceding
Etymology
From Latin 'consequi' (to follow up), from 'con-' (with) + 'sequi' (to follow).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sequence' of events. The 'consequent' event is the one that 'follows' the cause.