Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Consequent'

English Word: consequent

Key Russian Translations:

• последующий [pɐˈslʲedʊjʉɕːɪj] - [Formal, Often used in writing or academic contexts]
• следующий [ˈslʲedʊjʉɕːɪj] - [Neutral, Common in both spoken and written language]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts, not everyday speech)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

последующий: [pɐˈslʲedʊjʉɕːɪj]

Note on последующий: Stress falls on the second syllable. The soft 'л' sound can be tricky for non-native speakers.

следующий: [ˈslʲedʊjʉɕːɪj]

Note on следующий: Stress is on the first syllable. Pay attention to the soft 'с' sound.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Following as a result or effect (Logical consequence)

Translation(s) & Context:

• последующий - Often used in formal or academic contexts to describe something that follows logically or chronologically.

Usage Examples:

• Последующие события подтвердили его теорию.

  The consequent events confirmed his theory.

• Последующие изменения в законе вызвали споры.

  The consequent changes in the law sparked debates.

• Его последующее поведение было неожиданным.

  His consequent behavior was unexpected.

2. Following in order or sequence (Chronological)

Translation(s) & Context:

• следующий - Commonly used to indicate something that follows in time or order, more neutral in tone.

Usage Examples:

• На следующем собрании мы обсудим этот вопрос.

  At the consequent meeting, we will discuss this issue.

• Следующие дни были полны событий.

  The consequent days were full of events.

• Следующий шаг будет решающим.

  The consequent step will be decisive.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

последующий (Adjective): This word follows standard Russian adjective declension rules based on gender, number, and case.

следующий (Adjective): Follows the same standard adjective declension as above.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for последующий:

• грядущий (upcoming, often with a sense of anticipation)
• будущий (future, broader in meaning)

Synonyms for следующий:

• дальнейший (further, often used in sequences)

Antonyms for both:

• предыдущий (previous)
• прошлый (past)

Related Phrases:

• последующие годы - "consequent years" (used to refer to years following an event)
• следующий этап - "consequent stage" (used for the next phase in a process)
• следующий в очереди - "next in line" (used in queues or sequences)

Usage Notes:

• "последующий" is more formal and often implies a logical or causal connection, while "следующий" is more neutral and frequently used for chronological sequences.
• Both terms are adjectives and must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify in Russian sentences.
• In spoken Russian, "следующий" is far more common than "последующий," which might sound overly formal in casual conversation.

Common Errors:

• Mixing up formality: English speakers often use "последующий" in casual contexts, which sounds unnatural. Correct: Use "следующий" in everyday speech, e.g., "Следующий автобус прибудет через 10 минут" (The next bus will arrive in 10 minutes). Incorrect: "Последующий автобус прибудет через 10 минут."
• Agreement errors: Forgetting to decline the adjective based on the noun's gender or case. Correct: "Следующая встреча" (feminine). Incorrect: "Следующий встреча."

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the concept of sequence or consequence often carries a cultural nuance of inevitability or determinism, especially when using "последующий" in formal or historical contexts. For example, discussing "последующие события" (consequent events) in a historical narrative might imply a chain of cause and effect that is deeply analyzed in Russian academic discourse.

Related Concepts:

• причина (cause)
• следствие (consequence/result)
• порядок (order)