following as an effect or result; resulting (often fol. by on, upon, or to )

a fall in price consequent to a rise in production.

following as a logical conclusion

a consequent law.

following or progressing logically

consequent reasoning.

anything that follows upon something else, with or without a causal relationship.

Logic . the second member of a conditional proposition, as Caesar was a great general in If Caesar conquered Gaul, he was a great general.

Mathematics .

the second term of a ratio.

the second of two vectors in a dyad.

adjective

beginning , causal , commencing , originating , preparatory , starting

adjective

consistent , ensuing , following , indirect , inferable , intelligent , logical , rational , reasonable , resulting , sensible , sequential , sound , subsequent , successive , understandable , resultant