Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

consequate

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: con-se-quate
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To respond to (something) with consequences.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"Adding personal responsivity (emotions, thoughts, and behaviors) to the therapeutic milieu (1) provides the opportunity to “consequate” problematical in-session behavior using the therapist's personal reactions as the consequence; […]"
"Or the therapist […] could do one of the following: 1. Comment on or inquire about Susan's reaction to George's reaction to the invitation. 2. Comment on or inquire about George's reaction to Susan's reaction to George's reaction to the invitation. […] Although it might be tempting to consequate any of the several elements in the 15-second exchange, it might be an error to do so."

Etymology

consequence + -ate

Word Breakdown

Suffix: consequence

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

consequates (present, singular) consequating (participle, present) consequated (participle, past) consequated (past)

Frequently Paired Words

consequation

Questions

What does consequate mean?: To respond to (something) with consequences.
Where does consequate come from?: consequence + -ate

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