# consequent

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/ · frequency rank #28,157

## Definitions
1. Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.
2. Of or pertaining to consequences.
3. Of a stream, having a course determined by the slope it formed on.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French conséquent, from Latin consequens, consequentem, present participle of consequi (“to follow”), from con- + sequi (“to follow”). Compare French conséquent.

## Easily confused with
- **consequently** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/consequent-vs-consequently)
- **consequence** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/consequence-vs-consequent)

## Common misspellings (15)
`cconsequent`, `cnosequent`, `conesquent`, `connsequent`, `conseqeunt`, `conseqquent`, `consequennt`, `consequentt`, `consequetn`, `consequnet`, `conseuqent`, `consqeuent`, `conssequent`, `cosnequent`, `ocnsequent`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/consequent