sequent (redirected from sequently)

se·quent  (skwnt)

adj.

1. Following in order or time; subsequent.

2. Following as a result; consequent.

n.

A result; a consequence.

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[Latin sequns, sequent-, present participle of sequ, to follow; see sequence.]

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sequent [ˈsiːkwənt]

adj

1. following in order or succession

2. following as a result; consequent

n

1. something that follows; consequence

2. (Philosophy / Logic) 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

[from Latin sequēns, from sequī to follow]

sequently  adv

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	sequent - in regular succession without gaps; "serial concerts" sequential, serial, successive, consecutive ordered - having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule; "an ordered sequence"
	2.	sequent - following or accompanying as a consequence; "an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems"; "snags incidental to the changeover in management"; "attendant circumstances"; "the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness"; "the ensuant response to his appeal"; "the resultant savings were considerable" concomitant, consequent, ensuant, accompanying, resultant, attendant, incidental subsequent - following in time or order; "subsequent developments"