Consistent vs. Consequent — What's the Difference?

In agreement; compatible

A consequent is the second half of a hypothetical proposition. In the standard form of such a proposition, it is the part that follows "then".

Being in agreement with itself; coherent and uniform

Following as a result or effect

Reliable; steady

(of a stream or valley) having a direction or character determined by the original slope of the land before erosion.

(Mathematics) Having at least one common solution, as of two or more equations or inequalities.

The second part of a conditional proposition, whose truth is stated to be implied by that of the antecedent.

Holding true as a group; not contradictory

The second or imitating voice or part in a canon.

Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature.

Following as a natural effect, result, or conclusion

Compatible, accordant.

Following as a logical conclusion.

(logic) Of a set of statements: such that no contradiction logically follows from them.

Logically correct or consistent.

Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.

(Geology) Having a position or direction determined by the original form or slope of the earth's surface

A kind of penitent who was allowed to assist at prayers, but was not permitted to receive the holy sacraments.

(Logic) The conclusion, as of a syllogism or a conditional sentence.

Possessing firmness or fixedness; firm; hard; solid.

The second term of a ratio.

Having agreement with itself or with something else; having harmony among its parts; possesing unity; accordant; harmonious; congruous; compatible; uniform; not contradictory.

Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.

Living or acting in conformity with one's belief or professions.

Of or pertaining to consequences.

(sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable;

(geology) Of a stream, having a course determined by the slope it formed on.

Marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts;

(logic) The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."

Capable of being reproduced;

An event which follows another.

The same throughout in structure or composition;

(math) The second term of a ratio, i.e. the term b in the ratio a:b, the other being the antecedent.

(geology) A consequent stream.

Following as a result, inference, or natural effect.

Following by necessary inference or rational deduction; as, a proposition consequent to other propositions.

That which follows, or results from, a cause; a result or natural effect.

That which follows from propositions by rational deduction; that which is deduced from reasoning or argumentation; a conclusion, or inference.

The second term of a ratio, as the term b in the ratio a:b, the first a, being the antecedent.

Following as an effect or result;