consequent  /ˈkɑn sə kwənt/ ? Meaning of "consequent"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) following or accompanying as a consequence

Quotes

  1. "The first half of 2008 saw the most difficult financial markets for several decades, marked by significant declines in profitability throughout much of our industry, with consequent recapitalisation and restructuring," said HSBC chairman...
    on Aug 4, 2008 By: Stephen Green Source: AFP

  2. "We are very disappointed at our fourth quarter result, and the consequent full-year net loss," Josef Ackermann, the bank's chief executive, said in a statement. "Looking forward, we see continuing very difficult conditions for the global...
    on Feb 4, 2009 By: Josef Ackermann Source: International Herald Tribune

  3. Asked at the news conference if he expects another "hot summer," Ahmadinejad said, "We hope that the hot weather of this summer would coincide with similar victories for the region's peoples and with consequent defeat for the region's enemies."
    on Jul 19, 2007 By: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Source: Washington Post

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