consequential
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adjective \ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen(t)-shəl\Definition of CONSEQUENTIAL
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: of the nature of a secondary result : indirect
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: having significant consequences : important <a grave and consequential event>
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— con·se·quen·ti·al·i·ty \-ˌkwen(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun
— con·se·quen·tial·ly \-ˈkwen(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
— con·se·quen·tial·ness \-ˈkwen(t)-shəl-nəs\ noun
See Examples of CONSEQUENTIAL
- There have been several consequential innovations in their computer software.
- The change to the schedule is not consequential.
First Known Use of CONSEQUENTIAL
1626
Related to CONSEQUENTIAL
- Synonyms
- attendant, consequent, resultant, due (to)
- Antonyms
- inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, small, trifling, trivial, unimportant
Rhymes with CONSEQUENTIAL
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