consequent
following as a result
Roots
- com-: with, together, complete, or intensified
- sequ / secut: follow
Other words with the sequ / secut root
- consequence: result that follows
- consequential: important or following as a result
- inconsequential: unimportant; not leading to meaningful results
- obsequious: overly eager to please
- sequel: work or event that follows
- sequence: ordered series
- sequential: arranged in order
Sequ gives follow. Consequent means following as a result of what came before.
The consequent delay made the whole schedule collapse.
Consequent is a result word. Think of one event pulling another behind it: cause first, consequence after.