sequent
following; successive.
following logically or naturally; consequent.
characterized by continuous succession; consecutive.
something that follows in order or as a result.
Origin of sequent
1Other words from sequent
- se·quent·ly, adverb
- non·se·quent, adjective
- un·se·quent, adjective
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How to use sequent in a sentence
Constant conflict and ultimate disunion are the natural sequents of their antagonism.
The Relations of the Federal Government to Slavery | Joseph Ketchum Edgerton
British Dictionary definitions for sequent
/ (ˈsiːkwənt) /
following in order or succession
following as a result; consequent
something that follows; consequence
logic a formal representation of an argument. The inference of A from A & B is written A & B ̃⊢ A. The sequent ̃⊢ A represents the derivation of A from no assumptions and thus indicates that A is a theorem
Origin of sequent
1Derived forms of sequent
- sequently, adverb
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