sequent

[ see-kwuhnt ]

adjective

1. following; successive.
2. following logically or naturally; consequent.
3. characterized by continuous succession; consecutive.

noun

1. something that follows in order or as a result.

sequent

/ ˈsiːkwənt /

adjective

1. following in order or succession
2. following as a result; consequent

noun

1. something that follows; consequence
2. 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

Derived Forms

• ˈsequently, adverb

Other Words From

• sequent·ly adverb
• non·sequent adjective
• un·sequent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sequent¹

1550–60; < Latin sequent- (stem of sequēns, present participle of sequī to follow), equivalent to sequ- follow + -ent- -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of sequent¹

C16: from Latin sequēns, from sequī to follow

Example Sentences

Mr. Baron Cohen previously called Mr. Trump an “existential threat to democracy” and cited that as his reason for making a “Borat” sequent after more than a decade and a half.

From Washington Times

The most damage caused by the threat of malpractice suits is the con­sequent practice of defensive medicine.

From Salon

No matter what investment strategy you choose, orient your thinking to consider "your portfolio as a sequent of spending over retirement," Finke says.

From US News

For property, or at least possession and appropriation, is the dominant idea, with its collateral and sequent principles.

From Project Gutenberg

Then if I storm, what word breaks sequent stillness?

From Project Gutenberg