Meaning
consequent, resulting
- following as a result or effect of something
In a sentence
La crisi economica e la conseguente disoccupazione hanno allarmato i cittadini.
The economic crisis and resulting unemployment alarmed citizens.
Il ritardo era conseguente a un guasto tecnico sulla linea.
The delay was consequent upon a technical failure on the line.
Quali sono i rischi conseguenti a questa decisione affrettata?
What are the risks resulting from this hasty decision?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| conseguente | masculine · singular |
| conseguente | feminine · singular |
| conseguenti | masculine · plural |
| conseguenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: favored in journalistic, academic, or formal administrative language.
- Takes 'a' when introducing the cause it results from (e.g., 'conseguente a un errore').