sequent Meaning & Definition
What Does Sequent Mean?
Sequent is an adjective that means That comes after in time or order; subsequent. It is also used to mean That follows on as a result, conclusion etc.; consequent to, on, upon. As a noun, it means Something that follows in a given sequence.
Sequent at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsiːkwənt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | subsequent, ensuant and consecutive |
| Plural | sequents |
| Comparative / superlative | more sequent, most sequent |
Sequent Definition (Adjective)
- That comes after in time or order; subsequent.
- That follows on as a result, conclusion etc.; consequent to, on, upon.
- Recurring in succession or as a series; successive, consecutive.
Sequent as a Noun
- Something that follows in a given sequence.
- A disjunctive set of logical formulae which is partitioned into two subsets; the first subset, called the antecedent, consists of formulae which are valuated as false, and the second subset, called the succedent, consists of formulae which are valuated as true. (The set is written without set brackets and the separation between the two subsets is denoted by a turnstile symbol, which may be read "give(s)".)
A sequent a,b⊢c,d could be interpreted to correspond to an Existential Graph, whose expression in Existential Graph Interchange Format would be ~[(a) (b) ~[(c)] ~[(d)]], which in ordinary language could be expressed as "a and b give c or d".
- A follower.
- A sequential calculus
Synonyms of Sequent
Sequent synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sequent
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Sequent in a Sentence
A sequent a,b⊢c,d could be interpreted to correspond to an Existential Graph, whose expression in Existential Graph Interchange Format would be ~[(a) (b) ~[(c)] ~[(d)]], which in ordinary language could be expressed as "a and b give c or d".
Word Forms & Grammar
sequent (comparative more sequent, superlative most sequent)
sequent (plural sequents)
Words That Rhyme With Sequent
Origin of Sequent
1550s; borrowed from Middle French sequent, from Old French sequent, itself borrowed from Latin sequentem, present participle of sequī (“to follow”).[1]
Sequent Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of sequent is //ˈsiːkwənt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Sequent: Your Questions Answered
Is sequent an adjective or a noun?
Sequent is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for sequent?
You can replace sequent with words such as subsequent, ensuant and consecutive. See the full list of sequent synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sequent?
The plural of sequent is sequents.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of sequent?
The comparative form is more sequent and the superlative form is most sequent.