Ἀκόλουθον
consequent, following on, in conformity
Translated by Jennifer Benedict7 Nov 2000Vetting: high10 revisions
Translation
[Meaning] similar.
"The outcome results [sc. in a manner] following on from the first operations".1
Also [sc. attested is the related aorist participle]a)kolouqh/sas ["he having followed up"], [meaning] he having brought about similarly. "The Roman, having followed up while the Celt was still raising his shield, brought up his sword from below and sliced his flank from groin to navel".2
And Polybius [writes]: "the others he honored with golden robes and with spears, wishing there to be a proclamation, in words, following on their deeds".3
"Following on" is that which is required to exist by another thing; but "conflicting" [maxo/menon ] [is] that which is not required.4
"The outcome results [sc. in a manner] following on from the first operations".1
Also [sc. attested is the related aorist participle]
And Polybius [writes]: "the others he honored with golden robes and with spears, wishing there to be a proclamation, in words, following on their deeds".3
"Following on" is that which is required to exist by another thing; but "conflicting" [