sequent meaning

sequent as an adjective

1. in regular succession without gaps
   • serial concerts

   Synonyms: consecutive, sequential, serial, successive

   Similar: ordered

2. occurring with or following 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
   • collateral target damage from a bombing run

   Synonyms: attendant, consequent, accompanying, concomitant, incidental, ensuant, resultant, collateral

   Similar: subsequent

How to pronounce sequent

sequent is pronounced /ˈsikwənt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with sequent

• frequent
• infrequent