English Explanatory Dictionary

consequential

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Following as a result.
  2. Having significant consequences; of importance.
  3. Important or significant.
  4. Self-important.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/ /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-consequential.wav

Word forms

consequential more consequential most consequential

Etymology

From consequent + -ial.

Synonyms

considerable important

Antonyms

inconsequential

Derived words

consequentialism consequentialist consequentialistic consequentiality consequentialize consequentially consequential mark consequentialness inconsequential nonconsequential unconsequential
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