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SEQUENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does sequent mean?
• SEQUENT (adjective)
The adjective SEQUENT has 2 senses:
1. in regular succession without gaps
2. occurring with or following as a consequence
Familiarity information: SEQUENT used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In regular succession without gaps
Synonyms:
consecutive; sequent; sequential; serial; successive
Context example:
serial concerts
Similar:
ordered (having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Occurring with or following as a consequence
Synonyms:
accompanying; attendant; collateral; concomitant; consequent; ensuant; incidental; resultant; sequent
Context example:
collateral target damage from a bombing run
Similar:
subsequent (following in time or order)
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