ETYM Latin consequens, -entis, p. pr. of consequi to follow; con- + sequi to follow: cf. French conséquent. Related to Second, Consecution.
Following as an effect or result; SYN. ensuant, resultant, resulting, sequent.
In musical analysis, the second phrase of a symmetrical two-phrase unit. Following the “questioning” antecedent phrase, the consequent phrase often ends on a more stable harmony. Antecedent/consequent phrases are most typical of compositions from the Classical period.
1. Going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction.
2. About to be mentioned or specified; SYN. undermentioned.
3. Immediately following in time or order; SYN. next.
4. In the desired direction.
1. Not of prime or central importance; SYN. nonessential.
2. (Sometimes followed by 'to') Minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence; SYN. incident.
ETYM Latin proximatus, p. p. of proximare to come near, to approach, from proximus the nearest, nest, superl. of propior nearer, and prope, adv, near.
1. Closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects.
2. Very close in space or time.
Of or pertaining to a succession; existing in a regular order; consecutive.
Nearly, closely, nearby