folgerichtig
logical · consequently
The German word "folgerichtig" is an adjective that means "logical" or "consistent". It is composed of "folge," which means "consequence" or "result," and "richtig," meaning "correct" or "right." Hence, "folgerichtig" refers to something that follows logically from a set of premises or is a reasonable conclusion.
Similar words in German include "logisch" (logical), "einsichtig" (insightful), and "konsequent" (consistent).
The difference between "folgerichtig" and these similar words is that "folgerichtig" specifically emphasizes a conclusion that follows directly from the reasoning or circumstances, while "logisch" is more general, related to rationality in thought. "Einsichtig" highlights understanding or clarity, and "konsequent" emphasizes adherence to principles or outcomes without deviation.
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Examples
Sie trafen eine folgerichtige Entscheidung.adjective
They made a logical decision.
Seine Argumentation war folgerichtig aufgebaut.adjective
His argument was logically structured.
Folgerichtig änderte sie ihren Plan nach dem Gespräch.adverb
Consequently, she changed her plan after the conversation.
Die Schritte wurden folgerichtig nacheinander erklärt.adverb
The steps were explained logically one after another.
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