Word of the Day: SEQUITUR

se·qui·tur

noun \ˈse-kwə-tər, –ˌtu̇r\

: the conclusion of an inference : consequence

<a reasonable sequitur from that announcement is that you’ll be leaving the company>

Latin, it follows, 3d person singular present indicative of sequi to follow — more at sue

First Known Use: 1836

Synonyms: consequence, deduction, determination, eduction, induction, inference, conclusion