latter clause; second part
Used in grammar or logic to refer to the latter part of a conditional sentence or a two-part structure. Often contrasted with 前項 (ぜんこう).
See also: 前項
consequent; latter term
In mathematics, specifically in a ratio a:b, the second term b. Contrasts with 前項 (antecedent).
See also: 前項
In 'If it rains, the match will be canceled,' the latter clause is 'the match will be canceled.'
In the ratio a:b, b is called the consequent.