consequent
In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.
예시
3 / 5If you don't water the plant, it dies; in this logic, the death of the plant is the consequent.
The result or outcome of the conditional statement regarding the plant's health.
The scholar argued that the consequent of the proposed economic policy would be a rise in inflation.
The formal logical outcome predicted to follow the implementation of the policy.
Think of the 'then' part of your argument as the consequent; it's what happens because of your 'if'.
The secondary part of a hypothetical situation used in casual explanation.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Remember that 'A' (Antecedent) comes first in the alphabet and the sentence, and 'C' (Consequent) follows it.
빠른 퀴즈
In the logic puzzle 'If the light is red, the car stops,' the phrase 'the car stops' is the ______.
정답!
정답은: consequent
예시
If you don't water the plant, it dies; in this logic, the death of the plant is the consequent.
everydayThe result or outcome of the conditional statement regarding the plant's health.
The scholar argued that the consequent of the proposed economic policy would be a rise in inflation.
formalThe formal logical outcome predicted to follow the implementation of the policy.
Think of the 'then' part of your argument as the consequent; it's what happens because of your 'if'.
informalThe secondary part of a hypothetical situation used in casual explanation.
In a valid syllogism, if the antecedent is true, the consequent must also be true by necessity.
academicThe specific logical term for the conclusion of a conditional premise.
The consequent of failing to meet the quarterly targets was a reduction in the annual bonus pool.
businessThe direct business result or penalty following a specific failure to meet criteria.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
affirming the consequent
A formal fallacy of taking a true conditional statement and invalidly concluding the converse.
material consequent
A result that follows based on the actual content rather than just logic.
in consequent of
As a result of (archaic/highly formal variant of 'in consequence of').
자주 혼동되는 단어
Consequence is the general word for a result; consequent is a technical term used specifically in logic for the 'then' part of a statement.
Subsequent refers only to order in time, whereas consequent implies a logical or causal connection.
사용 참고사항
Use 'consequent' as a noun primarily when discussing formal logic, mathematics, or philosophy. In general writing, 'consequence' or 'result' is almost always preferred unless you are specifically contrasting it with an 'antecedent'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'consequent' as a noun when they mean 'consequence'. For example, saying 'The consequent of the rain was a flood' is technically correct in logic but sounds unnatural in standard English.
암기 팁
Remember that 'A' (Antecedent) comes first in the alphabet and the sentence, and 'C' (Consequent) follows it.
어원
From the Latin 'consequens', the present participle of 'consequi', meaning 'to follow after'.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
In the logic puzzle 'If the light is red, the car stops,' the phrase 'the car stops' is the ______.
정답!
정답은: consequent
관련 어휘
관련 단어
univolvacy
C1The characteristic or state of an organism, particularly an insect, having only one generation or brood per year. It describes a life cycle that is completed once within a twelve-month period, often dictated by seasonal changes.
postrogible
C1A postrogible is a formal administrative item, decision, or legal clause that is officially designated as subject to subsequent questioning or secondary verification. It acts as a placeholder in a process, allowing a project to move forward while acknowledging that a specific element requires future scrutiny.
overferfy
C1To excessively complicate, refine, or add unnecessary details to a task, object, or process, ultimately diminishing its original effectiveness or clarity. It describes the act of over-engineering something to the point of absurdity or inefficiency.
trisalvhood
C1Describing a state or system that possesses a triple-layered security or salvage protocol to prevent total loss. It characterizes an object, process, or entity that is thrice-protected against failure, ensuring maximum durability and resilience.
exmovize
C1A formal noun referring to the outward manifestation or physical externalization of internal energy, emotion, or kinetic impulses. It is specifically used to describe the transition from a latent state to a visible, active movement.
circumpetious
C1To seek a goal or target by taking an indirect, circular, or roundabout path rather than a direct one. It implies a strategic or cautious approach to reaching an objective by navigating around obstacles or avoiding direct confrontation.
undertactant
C1A term used in behavioral psychology and verbal behavior analysis to describe an individual who exhibits a deficit in 'tacting,' which is the ability to label or name stimuli in the environment. It refers to a speaker who provides significantly fewer verbal descriptions of non-verbal stimuli than expected for their developmental level.
hypercryptity
C1To encrypt or obscure information to an extreme, multi-layered degree, often exceeding standard security requirements. This verb describes the act of applying redundant cryptographic protections to ensure that data remains inaccessible even under intense scrutiny.
homosolship
C1A state or quality of being united by a single, shared purpose or essence within a group, particularly where individual differences are subsumed by a collective identity. It characterizes the bond formed through consistent, singular dedication to a common goal or philosophy.
subsumful
C1To completely integrate or incorporate a specific element, concept, or entity into a larger, more comprehensive framework or system. It describes the process of making something a full part of a bigger whole so that it becomes indistinguishable from the main structure.
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