# consequence vs consequent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### consequence
*noun · IPA /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwɛns/ · frequency rank #6,347*
An effect; something that follows a cause as a result.

### consequent
*adjective · IPA /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/ · frequency rank #28,157*
Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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