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单词 sequent
释义

Definition of sequent in English:

sequent

adjective ˈsiːkw(ə)ntˈsikwənt
archaic
  • Following in a sequence or as a logical conclusion.

    〈古〉接踵而至的;随之而来的

    some of the inferences are not sequent on the premises
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece are discourses, sequent and complementary, on sex.
    • It may, however, yield a more sequent conclusion if one minor change in the text be made.
    • We have to accept the vicissitude sequent on a violated treaty.
    Synonyms
    consequence, result, upshot, outcome, development, issue, end, conclusion, postscript

Derivatives

  • sequently

  • adverb
    archaic

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Old French, or from Latin sequent- 'following' (see sequence).

Rhymes

frequent

Definition of sequent in US English:

sequent

adjectiveˈsikwəntˈsēkwənt
archaic
  • Following in a sequence or as a logical conclusion.

    〈古〉接踵而至的;随之而来的

    some of the inferences are not sequent on the premises
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It may, however, yield a more sequent conclusion if one minor change in the text be made.
    • We have to accept the vicissitude sequent on a violated treaty.
    • Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece are discourses, sequent and complementary, on sex.
    Synonyms
    consequence, result, upshot, outcome, development, issue, end, conclusion, postscript

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Old French, or from Latin sequent- ‘following’ (see sequence).

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