Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sequitur
Noun
/ˈsɛkwɪtər/
Definition
A conclusion or statement that follows logically from what has previously been said.
Examples
- In her argument, the conclusion was a natural sequitur to her earlier statements.
- The lawyer pointed out that his client’s innocence was a clear sequitur from the lack of evidence.
Meaning
In logical terms, a sequitur is a conclusion that stems directly from the premises or evidence presented earlier.
Synonyms
- Conclusion
- Inference
- Deduction
- Follow-up
