sequent

sequent
sequently, adv.
/see"kweuhnt/, adj.
1. following; successive.
2. following logically or naturally; consequent.
3. characterized by continuous succession; consecutive.
n.
4. something that follows in order or as a result.
[1550-60; < L sequent- (s. of sequens, prp. of sequi to follow), equiv. to sequ- follow + -ent- -ENT]

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