consectary

1 of 2

noun

con·​sec·​ta·​ry
kənˈsektərē
plural -es
: consequence, corollary
a consectary drawn from careful observations

consectary

2 of 2

adjective

obsolete
: following by consequence : consequent

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin consectarium, from neuter of consectarius logically following, from consectari to follow after, from com- + sectari to follow, accompany, from secta sect

Adjective

Latin consectarius

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“Consectary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consectary. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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