consequent

/ˈkɑnsəkwənt/
adjective
  1. Following as a result or effect.
    • The company's growth and consequent need for more staff led to a hiring spree.
    • The heavy rain and consequent flooding damaged many homes.
    • His lack of preparation and consequent failure taught him a valuable lesson.
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