consequent

happening as a result of something

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Usage

Examples

Heavy rain and the consequent floods closed the schools.

The strike and consequent delays upset passengers.

Common mistake

Prices rose; consequent, sales fell.

Prices rose; consequently, sales fell.

Consequent describes a noun; to link two sentences, use consequently.

Remember: Consequent = the result that follows.