Definition of sequent in English:
sequent
adjective ˈsiːkw(ə)ntˈsikwənt
archaic Following in a sequence or as a logical conclusion.
some of the inferences are not sequent on the premises
Example sentencesExamples
- Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece are discourses, sequent and complementary, on sex.
- It may, however, yield a more sequent conclusion if one minor change in the text be made.
- We have to accept the vicissitude sequent on a violated treaty.
Synonyms
consequence, result, upshot, outcome, development, issue, end, conclusion, postscript
Origin
Mid 16th century: from Old French, or from Latin sequent- 'following' (see sequence).
Definition of sequent in US English:
sequent
adjectiveˈsikwəntˈsēkwənt
archaic Following in a sequence or as a logical conclusion.
some of the inferences are not sequent on the premises
Example sentencesExamples
- It may, however, yield a more sequent conclusion if one minor change in the text be made.
- We have to accept the vicissitude sequent on a violated treaty.
- Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece are discourses, sequent and complementary, on sex.
Synonyms
consequence, result, upshot, outcome, development, issue, end, conclusion, postscript
Origin
Mid 16th century: from Old French, or from Latin sequent- ‘following’ (see sequence).