Should I say 'a consequent result' or 'a consequential result'?
My doubt is between this:
The damage is a consequent result of the conflict
And this:
The damage is a consequential result of the conflict
I've found several references to this on the web, but haven't been able to decide which one is better in this context.
Thank you!
grammar
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My doubt is between this:
The damage is a consequent result of the conflict
And this:
The damage is a consequential result of the conflict
I've found several references to this on the web, but haven't been able to decide which one is better in this context.
Thank you!
grammar
asked Mar 19 at 13:29
goodvibrationgoodvibration
1113
add a comment |
My doubt is between this:
The damage is a consequent result of the conflict
And this:
The damage is a consequential result of the conflict
I've found several references to this on the web, but haven't been able to decide which one is better in this context.
Thank you!
grammar
asked Mar 19 at 13:29
goodvibrationgoodvibration
1113
My doubt is between this:
The damage is a consequent result of the conflict
And this:
The damage is a consequential result of the conflict
I've found several references to this on the web, but haven't been able to decide which one is better in this context.
Thank you!
grammar
grammar
asked Mar 19 at 13:29
goodvibrationgoodvibration
1113
asked Mar 19 at 13:29
goodvibrationgoodvibration
1113
asked Mar 19 at 13:29
goodvibrationgoodvibration
1113
asked Mar 19 at 13:29
goodvibrationgoodvibration
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The answer is: it depends what you mean!
Let's look at the definitions for (adjectives) consequent and consequential (both from Collins via TheFreeDictionary.com).
consequent
- following as an effect or result
- following as a logical conclusion or by rational argument
- (Physical Geography) (of a river) flowing in the direction of the original slope of the land or dip of the strata
And the other:
consequential
- important or significant
- self-important; conceited
- following as a consequence; resultant, esp indirectly: consequential loss.
So, in your example, if you think that the damage is particularly important, use consequential. If, on the other hand, the damage simply followed on as a result of the conflict, then use consequent.
answered Mar 19 at 13:42
PamPam
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My context is very distinctively under the first category. Thank you!!!
– goodvibration
Mar 19 at 13:48
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In my opinion, if you want to be clear and concise, you wouldn't use either.
Instead, you would say:
The damage is a consequence of the conflict.
Cambridge Dictionary:
consequence (noun) - a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient. e.g. - "The accident was the inevitable consequence of carelessness."
In other words "consequent result" and "consequential result" are tautologies.
answered Mar 19 at 13:48
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The answer is: it depends what you mean!
Let's look at the definitions for (adjectives) consequent and consequential (both from Collins via TheFreeDictionary.com).
consequent
- following as an effect or result
- following as a logical conclusion or by rational argument
- (Physical Geography) (of a river) flowing in the direction of the original slope of the land or dip of the strata
And the other:
consequential
- important or significant
- self-important; conceited
- following as a consequence; resultant, esp indirectly: consequential loss.
So, in your example, if you think that the damage is particularly important, use consequential. If, on the other hand, the damage simply followed on as a result of the conflict, then use consequent.
answered Mar 19 at 13:42
PamPam
5,3541833
My context is very distinctively under the first category. Thank you!!!
– goodvibration
Mar 19 at 13:48
add a comment |
The answer is: it depends what you mean!
Let's look at the definitions for (adjectives) consequent and consequential (both from Collins via TheFreeDictionary.com).
consequent
- following as an effect or result
- following as a logical conclusion or by rational argument
- (Physical Geography) (of a river) flowing in the direction of the original slope of the land or dip of the strata
And the other:
consequential
- important or significant
- self-important; conceited
- following as a consequence; resultant, esp indirectly: consequential loss.
So, in your example, if you think that the damage is particularly important, use consequential. If, on the other hand, the damage simply followed on as a result of the conflict, then use consequent.
answered Mar 19 at 13:42
PamPam
5,3541833
My context is very distinctively under the first category. Thank you!!!
– goodvibration
Mar 19 at 13:48
add a comment |
The answer is: it depends what you mean!
Let's look at the definitions for (adjectives) consequent and consequential (both from Collins via TheFreeDictionary.com).
consequent
- following as an effect or result
- following as a logical conclusion or by rational argument
- (Physical Geography) (of a river) flowing in the direction of the original slope of the land or dip of the strata
And the other:
consequential
- important or significant
- self-important; conceited
- following as a consequence; resultant, esp indirectly: consequential loss.
So, in your example, if you think that the damage is particularly important, use consequential. If, on the other hand, the damage simply followed on as a result of the conflict, then use consequent.
answered Mar 19 at 13:42
PamPam
5,3541833
The answer is: it depends what you mean!
Let's look at the definitions for (adjectives) consequent and consequential (both from Collins via TheFreeDictionary.com).
consequent
- following as an effect or result
- following as a logical conclusion or by rational argument
- (Physical Geography) (of a river) flowing in the direction of the original slope of the land or dip of the strata
And the other:
consequential
- important or significant
- self-important; conceited
- following as a consequence; resultant, esp indirectly: consequential loss.
So, in your example, if you think that the damage is particularly important, use consequential. If, on the other hand, the damage simply followed on as a result of the conflict, then use consequent.
answered Mar 19 at 13:42
PamPam
5,3541833
answered Mar 19 at 13:42
PamPam
5,3541833
answered Mar 19 at 13:42
PamPam
5,3541833
answered Mar 19 at 13:42
PamPam
5,3541833
5,3541833
My context is very distinctively under the first category. Thank you!!!
– goodvibration
Mar 19 at 13:48
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My context is very distinctively under the first category. Thank you!!!
– goodvibration
Mar 19 at 13:48
My context is very distinctively under the first category. Thank you!!!
– goodvibration
Mar 19 at 13:48
My context is very distinctively under the first category. Thank you!!!
– goodvibration
Mar 19 at 13:48
add a comment |
In my opinion, if you want to be clear and concise, you wouldn't use either.
Instead, you would say:
The damage is a consequence of the conflict.
Cambridge Dictionary:
consequence (noun) - a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient. e.g. - "The accident was the inevitable consequence of carelessness."
In other words "consequent result" and "consequential result" are tautologies.
answered Mar 19 at 13:48
Tim FosterTim Foster
632113
add a comment |
In my opinion, if you want to be clear and concise, you wouldn't use either.
Instead, you would say:
The damage is a consequence of the conflict.
Cambridge Dictionary:
consequence (noun) - a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient. e.g. - "The accident was the inevitable consequence of carelessness."
In other words "consequent result" and "consequential result" are tautologies.
answered Mar 19 at 13:48
Tim FosterTim Foster
632113
add a comment |
In my opinion, if you want to be clear and concise, you wouldn't use either.
Instead, you would say:
The damage is a consequence of the conflict.
Cambridge Dictionary:
consequence (noun) - a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient. e.g. - "The accident was the inevitable consequence of carelessness."
In other words "consequent result" and "consequential result" are tautologies.
answered Mar 19 at 13:48
Tim FosterTim Foster
632113
In my opinion, if you want to be clear and concise, you wouldn't use either.
Instead, you would say:
The damage is a consequence of the conflict.
Cambridge Dictionary:
consequence (noun) - a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient. e.g. - "The accident was the inevitable consequence of carelessness."
In other words "consequent result" and "consequential result" are tautologies.
answered Mar 19 at 13:48
Tim FosterTim Foster
632113
answered Mar 19 at 13:48
Tim FosterTim Foster
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answered Mar 19 at 13:48
Tim FosterTim Foster
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answered Mar 19 at 13:48
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